Waterhouse Stag Beetle vs Glacier Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waterhouse Stag Beetle | Glacier Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrognathus muelleri waterhouseorum | Prosimulium alpestre |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 25-65 mm | 2-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | New Guinea | Alps, Northern Europe |
| 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.
Glacier Black Fly
A small black fly whose larvae develop in fast-flowing alpine streams. Adults are among the earliest insects active after snowmelt.
Did You Know?
Larvae anchor themselves to rocks in torrential currents using silk pads and tiny hooks.