Formosa Long-armed Scarab vs Malagasy Praying Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Formosa Long-armed Scarab | Malagasy Praying Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheirotonus formosanus | Achrioptera punctipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Euchirinae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Taiwan | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Formosa Long-armed Scarab
A rare Taiwanese scarab with elongated forelimbs and a dark chestnut-brown body. It is found only in old-growth mountain forests on the island.
Did You Know?
Illegal collecting for the pet trade has made this one of the most threatened beetles in East Asia.
Malagasy Praying Stick Insect
A large stick insect with spotted legs and a green to brown body covered in small spiny tubercles. Females are considerably larger than males and lack bright coloring.
Did You Know?
Its spotted legs serve as a secondary identification feature that distinguishes it from the many other Achrioptera species on the island.