Pine Chafer vs Titan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Chafer | Titan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyphylla fullo | Acrophylla titan |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 25-36mm | 160-260 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.
Titan Stick Insect
One of the longest stick insects in Australia and among the longest insects in the world. Females can reach over 250 mm in body length with legs extended to nearly half a meter.
Did You Know?
Female titan stick insects drop their eggs from the treetops to the forest floor below, where they may take over two years to hatch.