Watanabe Dung Beetle vs Spiny Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Watanabe Dung Beetle | Spiny Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus watanabei | Phyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 70-100mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra) | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Watanabe Dung Beetle
A small, brown tunneling dung beetle from Southeast Asian forests with distinctively elongated curved horns in major males. It is a forest-interior species sensitive to habitat disturbance. Found beneath dung of wild mammals.
Did You Know?
This species disappears from logged forests, making it an indicator of old-growth forest health.
Spiny Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect with a bright green flat body edged with small teeth-like spines. The female body is virtually identical to a broad green leaf. Males are smaller with functional wings for flight.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs that look exactly like plant seeds, and the eggs can take up to 6 months to hatch.