Schaus Swallowtail vs Fujian Flat Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Schaus Swallowtail | Fujian Flat Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heraclides aristodemus ponceanus | Dorcus montivagus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 83-95 mm wingspan | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Florida Keys, United States | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Schaus Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail with yellow bands and rusty-brown hindwing patches restricted to hardwood hammocks of the Florida Keys. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in the United States.
Did You Know?
After Hurricane Andrew in 1992 nearly wiped out the species, a captive breeding program at the University of Florida saved it from extinction.
Fujian Flat Stag Beetle
A sleek, flat-bodied stag beetle found in Japan and Korea that specializes in living under bark. Its flattened body allows it to squeeze into tight spaces between bark and wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle's extremely flat body is an adaptation for living in the narrow space between bark and wood, where it is protected from most predators.