Rainbow Stag Beetle vs Australian Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rainbow Stag Beetle | Australian Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrognathus muelleri | Cybister godeffroyi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 25-70 mm | 28-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rainbow Stag Beetle
Australias most spectacularly colored beetle, with iridescent green, red, gold, and purple metallic coloring. Males have large curved mandibles with internal teeth.
Did You Know?
This is widely considered the most beautiful stag beetle in the world — its rainbow metallic sheen shifts through green, gold, red, and purple depending on the angle of light.
Australian Diving Beetle
A large olive-green diving beetle found in freshwater habitats across Australia. It is one of the most commonly encountered large water beetles on the continent.
Did You Know?
During droughts it can fly long distances at night to find new water bodies.