Spread-antler Stag Beetle vs Red Flour Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spread-antler Stag Beetle | Red Flour Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontolabis siva | Tribolium castaneum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 35-90 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China | Worldwide |
| 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.
Red Flour Beetle
A small, reddish-brown beetle that is one of the most important stored-grain pests worldwide. It is also a key model organism in genetics.
Did You Know?
It was the first beetle to have its entire genome sequenced, advancing insect genomics.