Small Hive Beetle vs Sunda Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Hive Beetle | Sunda Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aethina tumida | Cyclommatus metallifer |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 35-95 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, North America, Australia, Europe | Indonesia (Sulawesi), Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Small Hive Beetle
A small dark beetle native to sub-Saharan Africa that is a serious pest of honeybee colonies. It has spread to North America, Australia, and parts of Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae can destroy an entire honeybee colony by consuming all the stored honey and pollen.
Sunda Stag Beetle
A stunning metallic gold and bronze stag beetle from Indonesia with extremely long mandibles. Males can have mandibles nearly as long as their entire body.
Did You Know?
Its mandibles can make up nearly half its total body length, giving it a truly dramatic appearance.