Scarce Stag Beetle vs Central American Glowworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Stag Beetle | Central American Glowworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycerus caraboides | Phengodes hidalgoensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Mexico |
| 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.
Central American Glowworm Beetle
A Mexican glowworm beetle with males possessing large feathery antennae and short elytra. The larviform females produce greenish-yellow bioluminescence from lateral light organs.
Did You Know?
Phengodidae are found only in the New World, from southern Canada to South America, making them a uniquely American family.