Scarce Copper vs Spread-antler Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Copper | Spread-antler Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena virgaureae | Odontolabis siva |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 35-90 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Scarce Copper
A brilliant fiery-orange butterfly with black-spotted forewings, the male being one of the most intensely coloured European butterflies. Females are more subdued with brown-spotted orange wings.
Did You Know?
Males are so brilliantly orange they can be spotted from over 50 metres away in sunlit meadows.
Spread-antler Stag Beetle
A large Himalayan stag beetle with widely spread mandibles in major males. Body color ranges from black to deep brown.
Did You Know?
Found at elevations up to 2,500 meters in the Himalayan foothills, higher than most stag beetle species.