Andropromachus Stick Insect vs Downlooker Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Andropromachus Stick Insect | Downlooker Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andropromachus scutatus | Rhagio tringarius |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China (Yunnan) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Andropromachus Stick Insect
A winged stick insect from Yunnan Province in China with a shield-like thoracic plate. Males are capable of sustained flight.
Did You Know?
Its scutellum (shield-shaped plate on the thorax) is unusually prominent for a Necrosciinae stick insect.
Downlooker Fly
A slender predatory fly with spotted wings that perches head-downward on vegetation waiting for prey.
Did You Know?
Always rests facing downward on stems and leaves, earning it the name downlooker or snipe fly.