Saw Stag Beetle vs Flat-Horned Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw Stag Beetle | Flat-Horned Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosopocoilus inclinatus | Onthophagus planicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-75 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saw Stag Beetle
A common Japanese stag beetle with serrated inner mandible edges. They are frequently encountered at sap flows on oak trees.
Did You Know?
Their saw-toothed mandibles give them a superior grip when wrestling other beetles off tree trunks.
Flat-Horned Dung Beetle
A small, dark tunneling dung beetle with laterally flattened horns in major males. Found in tropical Africa, it is a rapid responder to fresh dung. Females construct multiple brood balls in underground chambers.
Did You Know?
This species was among those exported to Australia as part of the CSIRO Dung Beetle Project.