Malagasy Dung Beetle vs Westwood's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Dung Beetle | Westwood's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helictopleurus neoamplicollis | Cryptophyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 8-10 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Malagasy Dung Beetle
A medium-sized, dark-bodied tunneling dung beetle endemic to Madagascar. Males have pronotal ridges. It processes lemur and tenrec dung in the island's unique forests. Threatened by deforestation of Madagascar's remaining forests.
Did You Know?
The dung beetles of Madagascar evolved in isolation and many species are found nowhere else on Earth.
Westwood's Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect named after the entomologist John Obadiah Westwood. Females are broad and bright green, mimicking fresh leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are reddish-brown when they hatch, mimicking dead leaves before turning green as they mature.