Velvet Stick Insect vs Mount Hermon June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Velvet Stick Insect | Mount Hermon June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peruphasma schultei | Polyphylla barbata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | United States |
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
Velvet Stick Insect
A jet-black velvety stick insect with bright red vestigial wings found in one small area.
Did You Know?
Its entire wild range covers less than five hectares in the Cordillera del Condor.
Mount Hermon June Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to sandhills in Santa Cruz County, California. Adults emerge in summer and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed on roots underground for up to three years before emerging as adults.