Nigidius Stag Beetle vs Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nigidius Stag Beetle | Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nigidius laticornis | Bolitotherus cornutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nigidius Stag Beetle
A small, robust, dark brown to black stag beetle from sub-Saharan Africa. Males have short, broad mandibles. The body is cylindrical and compact. Larvae develop in decaying wood in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
This small stag beetle is often found inside standing dead trees rather than fallen logs.
Tooth-Necked Fungus Beetle
A heavily armored, warty brown beetle that feeds on shelf fungi on dead trees. Males have two prominent horns on the thorax.
Did You Know?
It plays dead so convincingly that it is nearly impossible to distinguish from a piece of bark.