Spanish Fly Beetle vs South American Walking Stick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Fly Beetle | South American Walking Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Berberomeloe majalis | Ctenomorpha gargantua |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Meloidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 30-70mm | 180-250 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | South America (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia) |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Spanish Fly Beetle
A huge wingless blister beetle with a massively swollen red and black banded abdomen. The largest European meloid.
Did You Know?
One of the largest beetle species in Europe with a body so heavy it resembles a fat caterpillar more than a beetle.
South American Walking Stick
An extremely long stick insect that can reach over 250 mm in body length, making it one of the longest insects in South America. It is bright green as a nymph, becoming brown and bark-like as an adult. Females are flightless, while males can glide short distances.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it drops to the ground and lies perfectly still, becoming virtually indistinguishable from a fallen twig.