Scarce Stag Beetle vs Madagascan Pill Millipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Stag Beetle | Madagascan Pill Millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycerus caraboides | Zoosphaerium neptunus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Sphaerotheriida |
| Family | Lucanidae | Arthrosphaeridae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 40-60 mm when curled |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Madagascan Pill Millipede
A giant pill millipede endemic to Madagascar that can roll into a perfect ball. It is one of the largest pill millipedes in the world.
Did You Know?
Males produce sounds by stridulation to attract females during courtship.