Malayan Stick Insect vs Blood-red Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malayan Stick Insect | Blood-red Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phobaeticus serratipes | Callidium coriaceum |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | Body 270-330 mm, total with legs up to 550 mm | 10-17 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand | Central and Southern Europe (Alps, Carpathians) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Malayan Stick Insect
An extremely long stick insect with serrated legs that was once the longest known insect. Females can reach over 300 mm in body length alone.
Did You Know?
Before the discovery of P. chani, this species held the world record as the longest insect.
Blood-red Longhorn
A flat-bodied cerambycid with a rich reddish-brown color and a leathery texture to its elytra. It is found in conifer forests of Central and Southern Europe. Larvae develop in dead fir and spruce wood.
Did You Know?
This species is considered a relict of ice age refugia and is restricted to cool mountain forests.