Philippine Stag Beetle vs Andean Cerambycid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Stag Beetle | Andean Cerambycid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclommatus elaphus | Psalidognathus friendii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 50-110 mm including mandibles | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Mindanao, Leyte) | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Philippine Stag Beetle
A striking stag beetle with enormously elongated curved mandibles in males that can exceed the body length. The body has a coppery to dark brown metallic sheen with amber-tinged elytra.
Did You Know?
The mandibles of large males are so long and curved that they are nearly useless for actual combat and serve primarily as visual displays.
Andean Cerambycid Beetle
A large and impressive longhorn beetle from the high Andes, with a brilliant metallic green, blue, or copper exoskeleton. Males have massively enlarged mandibles used in combat. It inhabits cloud forests and páramo edges at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloring varies from green to blue to copper depending on the angle of light, and different populations show distinct color preferences.