Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle vs Borneo Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle | Borneo Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus cinnamopterus | Toxodera integrifolia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Borneo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle
A robust rove beetle with cinnamon-brown elytra and a black head. It is commonly found under bark and in forest leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Males have enlarged mandibles used in combat with rivals over territory and mates.
Borneo Stick Mantis
A large stick mantis endemic to Borneo with leaf-like wing expansions. Its wings resemble dried leaves and add to its twig-and-leaf disguise.
Did You Know?
Its leaf-like wing expansions are wider than those of any other Toxodera species.