Kenyan Stick Insect vs Marshalli Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kenyan Stick Insect | Marshalli Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrododema tiaratum | Smaragdesthes africana |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 100-170 mm (females); 70-100 mm (males) | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kenyan Stick Insect
A large, robust stick insect with a spiny, bark-like body and short wings. Males are much smaller and more slender than the bulky females.
Did You Know?
Females can reproduce parthenogenetically, producing viable eggs without mating, though offspring are all female.
Marshalli Flower Beetle
A small brilliant green flower chafer commonly found on flowers in open woodland. It is an important pollinator of savanna plants.
Did You Know?
They can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hind wings through special lateral slots, unlike most beetles.