Reticulated Beetle vs Siamese Stag Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Reticulated Beetle Siamese Stag Beetle
Scientific Name Tenomerga cinerea Hexarthrius parryi
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Cupedidae Lucanidae
Size 10-14 mm 45-90 mm
Habitat Woodlands Mountains
Diet Wood Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions North America Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Reticulated Beetle

A living fossil from one of the most ancient beetle families still extant.

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Did You Know?

Its family dates back to the Triassic period over 230 million years ago.

Siamese Stag Beetle

A large stag beetle with impressive curved mandibles and a dark brown to black body. Males use their oversized jaws in territorial combat.

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Did You Know?

Males can lift opponents twice their own weight with their massive mandibles during fights.