Wasp Nest Beetle vs Saw Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wasp Nest Beetle | Saw Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metoecus paradoxus | Prosopocoilus inclinatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ripiphoridae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 25-75 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wasp Nest Beetle
A bizarre wedge-shaped beetle that develops as a parasitoid inside social wasp nests. Males have feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
One of the most unusual beetles in Europe, spending its entire larval development inside live wasp nests.
Saw Stag Beetle
A common Japanese stag beetle with serrated inner mandible edges. They are frequently encountered at sap flows on oak trees.
Did You Know?
Their saw-toothed mandibles give them a superior grip when wrestling other beetles off tree trunks.