Sunda Stag Beetle vs Asian Giant Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Stag Beetle | Asian Giant Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclommatus metallifer | Platydracus sharpi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 35-95 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Indonesia (Sulawesi), Philippines | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Sunda Stag Beetle
A stunning metallic gold and bronze stag beetle from Indonesia with extremely long mandibles. Males can have mandibles nearly as long as their entire body.
Did You Know?
Its mandibles can make up nearly half its total body length, giving it a truly dramatic appearance.
Asian Giant Rove Beetle
A large, striking rove beetle from East Asia with metallic blue-green coloration and golden pubescence. It is one of the most impressive staphylinids in the Japanese beetle fauna.
Did You Know?
In Japan, this beetle is called 'ao-bane-hanekakushi' (blue-winged hidden-wing beetle) and is one of the few staphylinids recognized by non-entomologists.