Devil's Coach Horse vs Sulawesi Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Devil's Coach Horse | Sulawesi Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocypus olens | Toxodera celebensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 22-32 mm | 65-90 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Devil's Coach Horse
A large, matt-black rove beetle that raises its tail like a scorpion when threatened. It has powerful jaws and emits a foul smell.
Did You Know?
In medieval Ireland it was believed to have the power to curse a person it pointed its tail at.
Sulawesi Stick Mantis
A stick mantis endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is part of the island's unique fauna shaped by millions of years of isolation.
Did You Know?
Sulawesi's geographic isolation has produced many endemic species including this unique stick mantis.