Scarce Stag Beetle vs Lissonota Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Stag Beetle | Lissonota Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycerus caraboides | Lissonota setosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarce Stag Beetle
A small metallic blue-black stag beetle with modest mandibles. It develops in red-rotten beech wood.
Did You Know?
Despite being called scarce it is actually fairly common but overlooked due to its small size and dark coloring.
Lissonota Ichneumon
A slender, reddish-brown ichneumon wasp that parasitizes moth larvae inside their shelters. Females have a long, flexible ovipositor. Found in woodland habitats.
Did You Know?
The flexible ovipositor can bend around obstacles to reach concealed moth larvae inside rolled leaves.