Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle vs Wallace's Line Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle | Wallace's Line Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus cinnamopterus | Odontolabis latipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 40-75 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia (Sulawesi, Maluku Islands, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle
A robust rove beetle with cinnamon-brown elytra and a black head. It is commonly found under bark and in forest leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Males have enlarged mandibles used in combat with rivals over territory and mates.
Wallace's Line Stag Beetle
A large stag beetle with broad, flattened elytra and wide mandibles in males. The body is dark reddish-brown to black with a smooth, polished surface.
Did You Know?
This species is found near Wallace's Line, the famous biogeographic boundary separating Asian and Australian fauna in the Indonesian archipelago.