Woodland Pterostichus vs Slack Creek Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Pterostichus | Slack Creek Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterostichus oblongopunctatus | Lissotes menalcas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 12-20mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Woodland Pterostichus
A medium-sized, shiny black ground beetle with distinctive oblong punctures in rows on its elytra. It is one of the most characteristic carabid species of European deciduous forests.
Did You Know?
It is used as a bioindicator species for ancient woodland health; its presence is associated with undisturbed forest with deep leaf litter.
Slack Creek Stag Beetle
A small glossy black stag beetle endemic to Tasmania. Males have modest but distinctly curved mandibles.
Did You Know?
It is found only in a tiny area of northeast Tasmania and is threatened by logging of its old-growth forest habitat.