Scarce Stag Beetle vs Autumn Dun
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Stag Beetle | Autumn Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycerus caraboides | Leptophlebia marginata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Autumn Dun
A dark-winged mayfly that emerges in spring despite its common name. Nymphs inhabit slow-flowing sections of woodland streams among leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to the brownish autumnal color of the adult, not its emergence season.