Flavolined Longhorn vs Hujiayao's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flavolined Longhorn | Hujiayao's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrodontia flavipennis | Neohirasea hujiayaoi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 45-75 mm | 4-6 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia | China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Flavolined Longhorn
A large prionine beetle with yellowish elytra and dark veined patterns, found in the Amazon basin. It is less well known than its more famous congeners. Larvae develop in large fallen trunks in primary forest.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to mercury vapor lights and are most commonly collected at light traps during the wet season.
Hujiayao's Stick Insect
A small stick insect from the subtropical forests of China. It is distinguished from related species by subtle differences in leg spine patterns.
Did You Know?
The ongoing discovery of new Neohirasea species suggests China harbors far more stick insect diversity than previously known.