Predatory Dung Beetle vs Sabah Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Dung Beetle | Sabah Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deltochilum valgum | Aschiphasma annulipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Aschiphasmatidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 50-70mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Predatory Dung Beetle
An unusual roller dung beetle that has evolved predatory behavior, actively hunting and killing millipedes. It is dark brown to black with a flattened body shape. The species represents a remarkable dietary shift within dung beetles.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only known predatory dung beetles, using its clypeus to decapitate millipedes before rolling the carcass away.
Sabah Stick Insect
A unique stick insect that mimics a centipede rather than a twig. Its body is segmented and flattened with banded legs. It runs rapidly across the forest floor, behaving more like a centipede than a phasmid.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only stick insects that mimics a centipede instead of a plant, running quickly across the forest floor.