Spotted Flower Chafer vs Slack Creek Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Flower Chafer | Slack Creek Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protaetia morio | Lissotes menalcas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 12-20mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Spotted Flower Chafer
A matt black scarab beetle with scattered white spots on its elytra. It feeds on flowers and ripe fruit in Mediterranean regions.
Did You Know?
Unlike most flower chafers this species has a dark non-metallic coloration which is unusual for the group.
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.