Scarlet Robber Fly vs Scarce Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Robber Fly | Scarce Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laphria flava | Platycerus caraboides |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 9-13mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet Robber Fly
A bumblebee-mimicking robber fly covered in dense golden-yellow hair. It preys on insects visiting flowers at woodland edges.
Did You Know?
Its dense yellow pile makes it one of the most convincing bumblebee mimics among robber flies.
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.