Rajah Naga Stag Beetle vs Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rajah Naga Stag Beetle | Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosopocoilus astacoides | Ceroplesis militaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 30-70 mm including mandibles | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia) | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rajah Naga Stag Beetle
A medium-sized stag beetle with reddish-brown elytra and a black head bearing distinctly toothed mandibles. Males display significant size variation with mandible shape changing allometrically.
Did You Know?
Small males have straight, simple mandibles while large males develop elaborate curved and toothed mandibles, a phenomenon called male dimorphism.
Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with striking black and yellow banding on its elytra. Its antennae are longer than its body in males. Larvae bore into hardwood trees and can take several years to develop.
Did You Know?
The larvae create audible tunneling sounds inside trees that can be heard by pressing an ear against the trunk.