Spread-antler Stag Beetle vs Pinacate Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spread-antler Stag Beetle | Pinacate Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontolabis siva | Eleodes armata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 35-90 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China | Southwestern North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Pinacate Beetle
A shiny black desert beetle with spine-like projections on its legs. It performs a distinctive headstand when threatened.
Did You Know?
Its defensive headstand pose is so well known that it inspired the Aztec name 'pinacatl' meaning black beetle.