Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle vs Giant Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle | Giant Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecynorrhina polyphemus | Phobaeticus kirbyi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 40-80 mm | 25-33 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle
A large African flower beetle with variable coloration from green to brown. Males have a short forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Named after the cyclops Polyphemus due to the single horn on the male's head resembling a central eye.
Giant Stick Insect
A very large stick insect from Borneo with extremely elongated legs. Males are slender and capable of flight with their well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Its legs alone can span over 20 cm, allowing it to bridge gaps between branches in the canopy.