Stag Beetle of Rhodes vs Svalbard Rove Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Stag Beetle of Rhodes	Svalbard Rove Beetle
Scientific Name	Dorcus rhodensis	Atheta islandica
Order	Coleoptera	Coleoptera
Family	Lucanidae	Staphylinidae
Size	2-4 cm	2-3 mm
Habitat	Forests	Heathland
Diet	Herbivores	Predators
Regions	Greece	Iceland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Greenland
Conservation	Endangered	Least Concern

Stag Beetle of Rhodes

A stag beetle endemic to the Greek island of Rhodes. Males have large mandibles used in combat over mates.

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Did You Know?

This species is found nowhere else on Earth except on the single island of Rhodes.

Svalbard Rove Beetle

A tiny, dark brown rove beetle found in some of the most northerly terrestrial habitats on Earth. It shelters in bird nests and guano deposits where the microclimate is warmer. Adults are active predators of mites.

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Did You Know?

This beetle survives in the High Arctic partly by living in seabird colonies where decomposing guano generates warmth.