Scarce Stag Beetle vs Hag Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Stag Beetle | Hag Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycerus caraboides | Phobetron pithecium |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Hag Moth
A furry brown moth whose larva is called the monkey slug due to its bizarre shape with curly fleshy lateral projections. The caterpillar looks nothing like a typical lepidopteran larva.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's curly brown appendages are thought to mimic a shed tarantula skin to deter predators.