Scarce Stag Beetle vs Western Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Stag Beetle | Western Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycerus caraboides | Microphotus angustus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Western Firefly
A rare western North American firefly with larviform females that glow. Males are winged but produce no light.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few firefly species found west of the Rocky Mountains, where most people believe fireflies do not exist.