Waterhouse Stag Beetle vs Palawan Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waterhouse Stag Beetle | Palawan Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrognathus muelleri waterhouseorum | Dorcus titanus palawanicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 25-65 mm | 40-110 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | New Guinea | Palawan Island, Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Palawan Stag Beetle
The largest subspecies of Dorcus titanus, endemic to Palawan Island. Males can reach exceptional sizes with massive mandibles.
Did You Know?
This subspecies is considered the ultimate prize among stag beetle collectors and breeders.