Green Grooved Dung Beetle vs Thorn-legged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Grooved Dung Beetle | Thorn-legged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus difformis | Aretaon asperrimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 11-18 mm | 60-85mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.
Thorn-legged Stick Insect
A heavily armored stick insect covered in sharp thorns and spines across its entire body. Its brown coloring and spiny texture make it resemble thorny bark. Males are smaller and smoother than females.
Did You Know?
Its entire body is covered in such dense thorns that it feels like a cactus and is painful to handle carelessly.