Waterhouse Stag Beetle vs Xiphydriid Maple Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waterhouse Stag Beetle | Xiphydriid Maple Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrognathus muelleri waterhouseorum | Xiphydria maculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Xiphydriidae |
| Size | 25-65 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | New Guinea | North America |
| 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.
Xiphydriid Maple Borer
A slender wood wasp with a long, narrow neck region and dark body spotted with pale markings. Females bore into hardwood trees, especially maples.
Did You Know?
Xiphydriid wood wasps are rarely seen despite being widespread, as they are secretive insects that spend most of their life cycle deep inside wood.