Soldier Beetle vs Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Soldier Beetle | Bornean Flat-horned Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cantharis livida | Gnaphaloryx squalidus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Soldier Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with orange-yellow elytra and a dark head. Adults are commonly seen on flower heads hunting small insects.
Did You Know?
They are sometimes called 'hogweed bonking beetles' due to mating pairs commonly seen on hogweed flowers.
Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
A compact stag beetle with a broad, flattened body perfectly adapted for living under bark. It is dark reddish-brown with flattened mandibles and ridged elytra for grip in tight spaces.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into crevices less than 5 mm wide between bark and wood.