Wallace's Line Stag Beetle vs Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallace's Line Stag Beetle | Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontolabis latipennis | Polydrusus formosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 40-75 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Sulawesi, Maluku Islands, Indonesia) | Europe, introduced to Northeastern North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Wallace's Line Stag Beetle
A large stag beetle with broad, flattened elytra and wide mandibles in males. The body is dark reddish-brown to black with a smooth, polished surface.
Did You Know?
This species is found near Wallace's Line, the famous biogeographic boundary separating Asian and Australian fauna in the Indonesian archipelago.
Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil
A small, brilliant metallic green beetle covered in tiny iridescent scales that produce its striking coloration. It is native to Europe but has become established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant green color comes from microscopic scales on its body; once these scales wear off, the beetle appears dull brown or black underneath.