Northern Two-striped Walkingstick vs Borneo Three-horned Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Northern Two-striped Walkingstick Borneo Three-horned Beetle
Scientific Name Anisomorpha ferruginea Chalcosoma caucasus
Order Phasmatodea Coleoptera
Family Pseudophasmatidae Dynastinae
Size 4-6 cm 60-135 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Wood Feeders Sap Feeders
Regions United States (South-central) Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Northern Two-striped Walkingstick

A tan to brown walkingstick found in the south-central United States. It is sometimes called the 'musk mare' for its chemical spray.

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Did You Know?

Like its southern relative, it sprays a milky, irritating chemical called anisomorphal at predators.

Borneo Three-horned Beetle

Among the longest beetles in Asia, with three powerful horns and a metallic green-black sheen. Males engage in fierce combat.

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Did You Know?

Their smooth, metallic exoskeleton makes them very difficult for predators to grip.