Fungus Weevil vs Blue Stick Insect

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Fungus Weevil Blue Stick Insect
Scientific Name Platyrhinus resinosus Achrioptera manga
Order Coleoptera Phasmatodea
Family Anthribidae Achriopteridae
Size 8-15 mm 120-240mm
Habitat Woodlands Woodlands
Diet Fungus Feeders Herbivores
Regions Europe Africa
Conservation Least Concern Vulnerable

Fungus Weevil

A broad-nosed weevil with mottled brown and white patterning resembling tree bark. It is associated with fungus-infected deadwood.

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Did You Know?

Males have antennae nearly as long as their entire body.

Blue Stick Insect

A spectacular stick insect where males are electric blue with bright orange wings. Females are much larger and brown with rudimentary wings. It is endemic to northern Madagascar.

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Did You Know?

Males are electric blue with vivid orange wings, making them one of the most colorful insects on Earth.