Cloudforest Jewel Scarab vs Bud-wing Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloudforest Jewel Scarab | Bud-wing Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysina chrysargyrea | Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 60-90mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Cloudforest Jewel Scarab
A stunning scarab beetle with a body that appears to be made of burnished silver and gold. It is found only in Central American cloud forests.
Did You Know?
Its silver metallic finish is so reflective that it can actually be used as a mirror.
Bud-wing Stick Insect
A medium-sized brown stick insect with tiny bud-like wings. It has knobby projections on its body mimicking tree buds. It was described from a national park in Thailand.
Did You Know?
Its wing remnants resemble plant buds, adding to its twig-like camouflage among budding branches.