European Seedcorn Ground Beetle vs Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Seedcorn Ground Beetle | Lord Howe Island Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zabrus tenebrioides | Dryococelus australis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Carabidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 120-150 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
European Seedcorn Ground Beetle
An unusual ground beetle that is herbivorous as an adult, feeding on cereal crops. Larvae are predatory and live in soil burrows.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few ground beetles that is a crop pest rather than a beneficial predator.
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
Once thought extinct after rats were introduced in 1918, a tiny population was rediscovered in 2001 on Balls Pyramid, a volcanic sea stack 23 km from Lord Howe Island.
Did You Know?
Fewer than 30 individuals were found clinging to a single bush on a barren sea stack — making this the rarest insect rediscovery in history. Captive breeding saved the species.