Punctate Sweat Bee vs Korean Stag Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Punctate Sweat Bee Korean Stag Beetle
Scientific Name Lasioglossum punctatissimum Dorcus koreanus
Order Hymenoptera Coleoptera
Family Halictidae Lucanidae
Size 5-6 mm 25-45 mm
Habitat Grasslands Grasslands
Diet Nectar Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions Europe, Western Asia East Asia, Korea
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Punctate Sweat Bee

A tiny, dark furrow bee with dense punctation covering its thorax and head. It is one of the most common but overlooked solitary bees in European grasslands.

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Did You Know?

Its heavily sculpted exoskeleton with thousands of tiny pits gives it a matte finish that distinguishes it from shinier related species.

Korean Stag Beetle

A stag beetle endemic to the Korean Peninsula with dark brown to black coloring. Males possess well-developed mandibles used for fighting rival males. Popular among Korean insect collectors.

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Did You Know?

Korean stag beetle fighting competitions, known as 'jangsupungdeng-i ssaum,' are a traditional pastime for children.