Oregon Tiger Beetle vs Corsican Stag Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Oregon Tiger Beetle Corsican Stag Beetle
Scientific Name Cicindela oregona Lucanus tetraodon
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Cicindelidae Lucanidae
Size 11-15 mm 30-50 mm
Habitat Rivers & Streams Woodlands
Diet Omnivores Wood Feeders
Regions Western North America from Alaska to California Corsica, Sardinia, Italy
Conservation Least Concern Near Threatened

Oregon Tiger Beetle

A variable-colored tiger beetle found in open sandy and gravelly habitats across western North America. Coloring ranges from greenish-bronze to dark brown.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the most widespread tiger beetles in North America, with over a dozen recognized subspecies.

Corsican Stag Beetle

A large stag beetle found in Corsica, Sardinia, and parts of Italy. Males have impressive mandibles with four teeth used in combat.

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Did You Know?

Males use their four-pronged mandibles to flip rivals off tree branches during territorial fights.