Large Tropical Rove Beetle vs Malacomorpha Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Tropical Rove Beetle | Malacomorpha Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hesperus rufipennis | Malacomorpha cylindrica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 4-7 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Cuba, Hispaniola, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.
Malacomorpha Walkingstick
A cylindrical, smooth-bodied walkingstick from the Caribbean and Central America. It has a distinctive elongated shape without spines or thorns.
Did You Know?
A recent revision of the genus described seven new species, nearly doubling its known diversity.