Pine Weevil vs Saw Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Weevil | Saw Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylobius abietis | Prosopocoilus inclinatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 25-75 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Japan, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Weevil
A dark brown weevil with patches of golden scales that is a major pest of young conifer plantations. Adults girdle the bark of seedlings, killing them.
Did You Know?
A single adult can kill multiple young conifer trees in one season by stripping rings of bark from their stems.
Saw Stag Beetle
A common Japanese stag beetle with serrated inner mandible edges. They are frequently encountered at sap flows on oak trees.
Did You Know?
Their saw-toothed mandibles give them a superior grip when wrestling other beetles off tree trunks.