Stag-Horned Dung Beetle vs Neohirasea Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stag-Horned Dung Beetle | Neohirasea Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus rangifer | Neohirasea maerens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Vietnam, Southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stag-Horned Dung Beetle
A small, dark brown tunneling dung beetle with spectacularly branched antler-like horns in major males. The branching horns resemble reindeer antlers. It inhabits forest habitats where it tunnels beneath monkey and civet dung.
Did You Know?
The branching horns of this beetle are some of the most complex found in any insect species.
Neohirasea Stick Insect
A small to medium winged stick insect commonly found across Vietnam. It has dark coloring with contrasting pale leg bands.
Did You Know?
Several new Neohirasea species were recently described from previously unexplored mountain ranges in China.