Snout Beetle vs Philippine Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snout Beetle | Philippine Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhinotia hemistictus | Cyclommatus elaphus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Belidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 12-20mm | 50-110 mm including mandibles |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Mindanao, Leyte) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Snout Beetle
An elongated Australian weevil with a remarkably long snout and metallic blue-green coloring with orange spots. It is found on wattle trees.
Did You Know?
Females use their extremely long snout to drill deep into seed pods to lay their eggs.
Philippine Stag Beetle
A striking stag beetle with enormously elongated curved mandibles in males that can exceed the body length. The body has a coppery to dark brown metallic sheen with amber-tinged elytra.
Did You Know?
The mandibles of large males are so long and curved that they are nearly useless for actual combat and serve primarily as visual displays.