Slack Creek Stag Beetle vs Neon Cuckoo Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slack Creek Stag Beetle | Neon Cuckoo Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissotes menalcas | Thyreus nitidulus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Apidae |
| Size | 12-20mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Australia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Neon Cuckoo Bee
A stunning blue-spotted cleptoparasite that lays eggs in the nests of blue-banded bees. The cuckoo larva hatches first and consumes the host's pollen provisions.
Did You Know?
Their brilliant blue spots are formed by dense patches of iridescent hairs that mimic the coloring of their host bees.