Philippine Stag Beetle vs Rugose Carrion Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Stag Beetle | Rugose Carrion Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclommatus elaphus | Thanatophilus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 50-110 mm including mandibles | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Mindanao, Leyte) | Europe, Northern Asia, 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.
Rugose Carrion Beetle
A small, dark silphid with heavily textured, rugose wing cases. It frequents sun-exposed carrion in open landscapes.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs on carcasses already infested with fly larvae, and their own larvae then feed on the maggots.