Scarce Stag Beetle vs White Clover Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Stag Beetle | White Clover Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycerus caraboides | Protapion fulvipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Brentidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| 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.
White Clover Weevil
A minute black weevil with pale legs that feeds on white clover flower heads. Extremely common in pastures. Larvae consume developing clover seeds.
Did You Know?
One of the most abundant beetles in European grasslands, with densities reaching thousands per square meter.