Sunda Stag Beetle vs Thomson's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Stag Beetle | Thomson's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclommatus metallifer | Batocera thomsonii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 35-95 mm | 38-60 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Indonesia (Sulawesi), Philippines | Philippines |
| 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.
Thomson's Longhorn
A large and robust cerambycid from the Philippines with chocolate-brown elytra marked by irregular cream-colored patches. It is named after the 19th-century entomologist James Thomson. Larvae develop in breadfruit and mahogany trunks.
Did You Know?
Pupation occurs in a chamber lined with wood shavings that the larva compacts into smooth walls.