Giant Lobster Cockroach vs Chans Megastick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Lobster Cockroach | Chans Megastick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henschoutedenia flexivitta | Phobaeticus chani |
| Order | Blattodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 357 mm body (567 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and West Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Giant Lobster Cockroach
A large African cockroach with a broad, flattened body. It has distinctive banded markings across its wings.
Did You Know?
It gets its lobster name from its broad, flattened body shape and reddish-brown coloring.
Chans Megastick
The longest insect in the world at 567 mm (with legs extended). Discovered in Borneo in 1989. Only six specimens have ever been collected.
Did You Know?
Chans megastick is the longest insect ever discovered at 56.7 cm — over half a meter long. Only six specimens have ever been found, all from the canopy of Borneo.