Palawan Stag Beetle vs Penthicodes Lanternfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Palawan Stag Beetle Penthicodes Lanternfly
Scientific Name Dorcus titanus palawanicus Penthicodes pulchella
Order Coleoptera Hemiptera
Family Lucanidae Fulgoridae
Size 40-110 mm 35-45 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Sap Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions Palawan Island, Philippines Indonesia, Java, Sumatra
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Palawan Stag Beetle

The largest subspecies of Dorcus titanus, endemic to Palawan Island. Males can reach exceptional sizes with massive mandibles.

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Did You Know?

This subspecies is considered the ultimate prize among stag beetle collectors and breeders.

Penthicodes Lanternfly

A strikingly beautiful Southeast Asian lanternfly with iridescent blue-green forewings and contrasting red-orange hindwings. Its compact head process is short and rounded.

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Did You Know?

This species is highly prized by insect collectors for its metallic coloration, which rivals that of many jewel beetles.