Wallace's Line Stag Beetle vs Termitophilous Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallace's Line Stag Beetle | Termitophilous Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontolabis latipennis | Corotoca melantho |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 40-75 mm | 5-8 mm (body length without physogastric abdomen) |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Sulawesi, Maluku Islands, Indonesia) | Brazil, tropical South 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.
Termitophilous Rove Beetle
A bizarre, physogastric rove beetle that lives inside termite nests in Brazil. The female's abdomen becomes enormously swollen and translucent, resembling a termite queen in miniature.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only beetles known to give live birth (viviparity); fully formed larvae emerge from the female rather than eggs.