Lameere's Longhorn vs Oncotophasma Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lameere's Longhorn | Oncotophasma Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloridolum lameerei | Oncotophasma martini |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 7-10 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindanao) | Costa Rica, Panama |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Lameere's Longhorn
A rare metallic blue-green cerambycid described from the forests of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is known from very few museum specimens. The pronotum bears conspicuous lateral spines.
Did You Know?
Named after the Belgian entomologist Auguste Lameere, who monographed the Prioninae subfamily.
Oncotophasma Stick Insect
A medium-sized stick insect with distinctive tubercles along its thorax. It is found in montane forests of Central America.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Phasmatidae species native to Central America, where the family is relatively uncommon.