Black-striped Longhorn vs Spread-antler Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Spread-antler Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Odontolabis siva |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 35-90 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.
Spread-antler Stag Beetle
A large Himalayan stag beetle with widely spread mandibles in major males. Body color ranges from black to deep brown.
Did You Know?
Found at elevations up to 2,500 meters in the Himalayan foothills, higher than most stag beetle species.