Meadow Quedius vs Scarce Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Quedius | Scarce Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius curtipennis | Platycerus caraboides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 9-13mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.
Scarce Stag Beetle
A small metallic blue-black stag beetle with modest mandibles. It develops in red-rotten beech wood.
Did You Know?
Despite being called scarce it is actually fairly common but overlooked due to its small size and dark coloring.