Monkey Beetle vs Mediterranean Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Monkey Beetle | Mediterranean Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hopliini scolioides | Bacillus rossius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Bacillidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 60-105mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Monkey Beetle
A hairy scarab beetle that pollinates flowers in South African fynbos.
Did You Know?
Dense body hairs collect pollen as it crawls inside daisy flowers.
Mediterranean Stick Insect
A slender brown or green stick insect common around the Mediterranean. It is one of the few stick insects native to Europe. Some populations are entirely female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of stick insect species native to Europe, most being tropical.