Waterhouse Stag Beetle vs Evening Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waterhouse Stag Beetle | Evening Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrognathus muelleri waterhouseorum | Tanna japonensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 25-65 mm | 28-38 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | New Guinea | Japan, Korea, China |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Waterhouse Stag Beetle
A subspecies of the rainbow stag beetle from New Guinea with even more vivid metallic coloring. Highly prized by collectors.
Did You Know?
They display some of the most intense structural coloration found in any beetle species.
Evening Cicada
A Japanese cicada that sings at dusk, producing a melancholy call. Known as 'higurashi,' it is a cultural symbol of late summer evenings.
Did You Know?
Its haunting evening song is considered one of the most beautiful sounds of the Japanese summer.