Sunda Stag Beetle vs European Fruit Scale
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Stag Beetle | European Fruit Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclommatus metallifer | Parthenolecanium corni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Coccidae |
| Size | 35-95 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Indonesia (Sulawesi), Philippines | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
European Fruit Scale
A polyphagous soft scale insect that infests fruit trees, ornamentals, and forest trees across Europe. Heavy infestations cause branch dieback.
Did You Know?
Its domed brown scale covering makes it resemble a tiny helmet attached to the twig.