Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle vs Zhao Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle | Zhao Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Beckius beccarii | Phryganistria chinensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 357 mm body (640 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) | Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Malaysian Horned Frog Beetle
A peculiar scarab beetle with males bearing two prominent upward-curving horns on the pronotum and a smaller head horn. The body is dark brown to black with a rough, pitted texture.
Did You Know?
Named after Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari, who made extensive collections of insects in Borneo during the 19th century.
Zhao Stick Insect
The longest insect ever measured at 64 cm with legs extended. Discovered in 2014 in Guangxi, China. A captive-bred specimen set the world record in 2017.
Did You Know?
This stick insect was so elusive that entomologist Zhao Li spent six years searching for it after hearing reports from local villagers before finally spotting one at night.