Spread-antler Stag Beetle vs Sweetheart Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spread-antler Stag Beetle | Sweetheart Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontolabis siva | Catocala amatrix |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 35-90 mm | 75-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the southern United States |
| 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.
Sweetheart Underwing
A large underwing moth with mottled gray-brown forewings and rosy-pink hindwings crossed by black bands. It is one of the most attractive members of the underwing genus.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name amatrix means 'sweetheart' in Latin, referring to the rosy-pink color of its hidden hindwings.