Sunda Stag Beetle vs Snail-killing Fly Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Stag Beetle | Snail-killing Fly Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclommatus metallifer | Drilus flavescens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Drilidae |
| Size | 35-95 mm | 7-15mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Indonesia (Sulawesi), Philippines | Europe |
| 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.
Snail-killing Fly Beetle
A brown beetle with soft elytra where males are winged but females are larviform and never develop wings. It specializes in hunting snails.
Did You Know?
The larva enters a snails shell and slowly consumes it alive over several days before pupating inside the empty shell.