Rentz's Stick Insect vs Madagascan Green Lynx Spider Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rentz's Stick Insect | Madagascan Green Lynx Spider Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenomorpha marginipennis | Trachelophorus cornutus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Attelabidae |
| Size | 150-200mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Rentz's Stick Insect
An extremely long Australian stick insect that can reach over 20cm in body length. It is bright green with a smooth cylindrical body. Males are much smaller and can fly with well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Females drop their eggs from the tree canopy to the forest floor, where ants collect and bury them, aiding dispersal.
Madagascan Green Lynx Spider Beetle
A close relative of the giraffe weevil found in Madagascar with a shorter neck. Males use their elongated necks in combat with rivals.
Did You Know?
Like its famous relative, it rolls leaves into neat tubes to protect its eggs.