Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle vs Blue Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle | Blue Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alaus myops | Achrioptera manga |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Elateridae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 120-240mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
A large click beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean with prominent false eyespots. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click.
Did You Know?
Its clicking mechanism can launch it up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.
Blue Stick Insect
A spectacular stick insect where males are electric blue with bright orange wings. Females are much larger and brown with rudimentary wings. It is endemic to northern Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males are electric blue with vivid orange wings, making them one of the most colorful insects on Earth.