Sharp's Rove Beetle vs Spread-antler Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sharp's Rove Beetle | Spread-antler Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus sharpi | Odontolabis siva |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 35-90 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sharp's Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic-sheened rove beetle named after the eminent coleopterist David Sharp. It is found in woodland and forest habitats where it hunts among leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Named after David Sharp, the Victorian entomologist who described over 3,000 staphylinid species and wrote the definitive 19th-century monograph on rove beetles.
Spread-antler Stag Beetle
A large Himalayan stag beetle with widely spread mandibles in major males. Body color ranges from black to deep brown.
Did You Know?
Found at elevations up to 2,500 meters in the Himalayan foothills, higher than most stag beetle species.