House Longhorn Beetle vs Blue Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | House Longhorn Beetle | Blue Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylotrupes bajulus | Achrioptera manga |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 8–25 mm | 120-240mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
House Longhorn Beetle
A serious structural pest of softwood timber in buildings worldwide. Larvae can feed inside roof timbers for up to ten years before emerging.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be heard chewing inside timber, making rasping sounds that are audible through walls.
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.
Did You Know?
Males are electric blue with vivid orange wings, making them one of the most colorful insects on Earth.