Soldier Beetle vs Saw Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Soldier Beetle | Saw Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cantharis livida | Prosopocoilus inclinatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 25-75 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, Korea |
| 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.
Saw Stag Beetle
A common Japanese stag beetle with serrated inner mandible edges. They are frequently encountered at sap flows on oak trees.
Did You Know?
Their saw-toothed mandibles give them a superior grip when wrestling other beetles off tree trunks.