Lange's Metalmark Butterfly vs Chans Megastick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lange's Metalmark Butterfly | Chans Megastick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apodemia mormo langei | Phobaeticus chani |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Riodinidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 cm wingspan | 357 mm body (567 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Data Deficient |
Lange's Metalmark Butterfly
A small metalmark butterfly found only at Antioch Dunes in California. Its larvae feed exclusively on naked-stemmed buckwheat.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 1976.
Chans Megastick
The longest insect in the world at 567 mm (with legs extended). Discovered in Borneo in 1989. Only six specimens have ever been collected.
Did You Know?
Chans megastick is the longest insect ever discovered at 56.7 cm — over half a meter long. Only six specimens have ever been found, all from the canopy of Borneo.