Philippine Stag Beetle vs North American Snow Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Stag Beetle | North American Snow Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclommatus elaphus | Boreus californicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Boreidae |
| Size | 50-110 mm including mandibles | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Mindanao, Leyte) | North America |
| 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.
North American Snow Scorpionfly
A small dark wingless scorpionfly found in mountainous regions of western North America. It is active during winter months on moss-covered substrates.
Did You Know?
These insects produce antifreeze compounds in their hemolymph that allow them to remain active at subzero temperatures.