Waterhouse Stag Beetle vs Four-spotted Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waterhouse Stag Beetle | Four-spotted Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrognathus muelleri waterhouseorum | Drusilla canaliculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 25-65 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | New Guinea | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Four-spotted Rove Beetle
A small, flattened aleocharine rove beetle with a distinctive channeled pronotum and brownish coloration. It is frequently found in and around ant nests where it scavenges on nest debris.
Did You Know?
This beetle produces a defensive spray from abdominal glands that deters attacking ants, allowing it to live safely near ant colonies.