Philippine Stag Beetle vs Giant Wood Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Stag Beetle | Giant Wood Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclommatus elaphus | Temnostoma vespiforme |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 50-110 mm including mandibles | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Mindanao, Leyte) | Europe |
| 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.
Giant Wood Hoverfly
A large, wasp-mimicking hoverfly with yellow and black banding and a slender waist. Its larvae develop in decaying wood of fallen trees in old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
It is considered an indicator species for ancient woodland due to its dependence on large volumes of decaying timber.