Philippine Stag Beetle vs Japanese Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Stag Beetle | Japanese Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclommatus elaphus | Cicindela japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 50-110 mm including mandibles | 16-20 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Mindanao, Leyte) | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| 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.
Japanese Tiger Beetle
A common and widespread tiger beetle across Japan with variable coloring from green to coppery brown. It frequents sunny paths and open ground.
Did You Know?
In Japanese it is called hanzomushi, named after the famous ninja Hattori Hanzo because of its elusive speed.