Spread-antler Stag Beetle vs Japanese Giant Silkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spread-antler Stag Beetle | Japanese Giant Silkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontolabis siva | Saturnia japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 35-90 mm | 85-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China | Japan |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spread-antler Stag Beetle
A large Himalayan stag beetle with widely spread mandibles in major males. Body color ranges from black to deep brown.
Did You Know?
Found at elevations up to 2,500 meters in the Himalayan foothills, higher than most stag beetle species.
Japanese Giant Silkmoth
A large reddish-brown moth with prominent eyespots on all four wings. It is endemic to Japan and closely related to the European Emperor Moth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a harbinger of spring in rural Japan, where it is called 'kusu-san'.