Slack Creek Stag Beetle vs Lined Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slack Creek Stag Beetle | Lined Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissotes menalcas | Banasa dimidiata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 12-20mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Eastern and central North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Slack Creek Stag Beetle
A small glossy black stag beetle endemic to Tasmania. Males have modest but distinctly curved mandibles.
Did You Know?
It is found only in a tiny area of northeast Tasmania and is threatened by logging of its old-growth forest habitat.
Lined Stink Bug
A small green shield-shaped stink bug with a rounded body found on a wide variety of deciduous trees and shrubs. It is a common but often overlooked native species.
Did You Know?
It releases a pungent defensive odor from thoracic glands that smells strongly of cilantro or coriander.