Eastern Hanging Scorpionfly vs Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Hanging Scorpionfly | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bittacus strigosus | Trachyaretaon carmelae |
| Order | Mecoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Bittacidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 9-13.5 cm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Hanging Scorpionfly
A North American hangingfly that hunts small insects while dangling from vegetation. Females assess male quality based on the size of prey offered as nuptial gifts.
Did You Know?
Females will only mate with males that offer prey items above a certain size, rejecting males with inadequate gifts.
Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust, thorny stick insect from the Philippines reaching up to 13.5 cm. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body surface.
Did You Know?
Its heavily textured body makes it look exactly like a piece of rough bark when motionless.