Japanese Stick Insect vs Australian Beefly Robber
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Stick Insect | Australian Beefly Robber |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ramulus mikado | Blepharotes coriarius |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Stick Insect
Known as 'nanafushi' in Japanese, meaning 'seven-jointed.' An elongated, twig-mimicking insect that is nearly invisible when motionless on branches. Can reproduce parthenogenetically.
Did You Know?
Japanese stick insects can reproduce without males through parthenogenesis, and some populations consist entirely of females.
Australian Beefly Robber
Australia's largest robber fly, heavily built with a dense covering of dark hair. It is a powerful predator capable of taking large beetles.
Did You Know?
It is so large and powerful that it has been observed catching and eating cicadas.