Elm Bark Beetle vs Children's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Bark Beetle | Children's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolytus multistriatus | Tropidoderus childrenii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 2–3.5 mm | 100-150mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Elm Bark Beetle
A small bark beetle that is the primary vector of Dutch elm disease in North America. It creates distinctive brood galleries under elm bark.
Did You Know?
It spreads the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, which has wiped out millions of elm trees worldwide.
Children's Stick Insect
A large Australian leaf insect with broad flattened body and legs. Females are vivid green and resemble eucalyptus leaves. Males are more slender and brown. It was named after the curator of the British Museum.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it was named after J.G. Children, a 19th-century zoologist at the British Museum, not for being child-friendly.