Spread-antler Stag Beetle vs Andropromachus Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spread-antler Stag Beetle | Andropromachus Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontolabis siva | Andropromachus scutatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lucanidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 35-90 mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China | China (Yunnan) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spread-antler Stag Beetle
A large Himalayan stag beetle with widely spread mandibles in major males. Body color ranges from black to deep brown.
Did You Know?
Found at elevations up to 2,500 meters in the Himalayan foothills, higher than most stag beetle species.
Andropromachus Stick Insect
A winged stick insect from Yunnan Province in China with a shield-like thoracic plate. Males are capable of sustained flight.
Did You Know?
Its scutellum (shield-shaped plate on the thorax) is unusually prominent for a Necrosciinae stick insect.