Daimyo Oak Longhorn vs Raphael s Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Daimyo Oak Longhorn | Raphael s Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesosa myops | Achrioptera fallax |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 130-200mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, China, Korea, Russia (Far East) | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
Daimyo Oak Longhorn
A mottled grey-brown longhorn beetle that blends perfectly with tree bark. Its larvae feed within the branches of oaks and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Its mottled bark-like pattern provides such effective camouflage that it is nearly invisible when resting on tree trunks.
Raphael s Stick Insect
A large stick insect from Madagascar where males have brilliant blue and orange coloring with small spiny wings. Females are much larger and brown. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males display dazzling blue iridescence not from pigments but from nanostructures in their cuticle that scatter light.