Ant Beetle vs Slack Creek Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ant Beetle | Slack Creek Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thanasimus formicarius | Lissotes menalcas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cleridae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 7-10mm | 12-20mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Ant Beetle
A brightly colored red and black bark beetle predator that mimics ants. It hunts bark beetles on pine trees.
Did You Know?
An important natural enemy of bark beetles used in integrated pest management of conifer forests.
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.