Winged Stick Insect vs Red Assassin Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Winged Stick Insect | Red Assassin Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megacrania batesii | Rhynocoris iracundus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 100-140mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Winged Stick Insect
A large bright green stick insect with well-developed wings that can fly short distances. It feeds on pandanus palms along tropical coastlines. When threatened it sprays a peppermint-scented defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
It sprays a liquid that smells exactly like peppermint oil from glands in its thorax when threatened.
Red Assassin Bug
A striking red and black assassin bug common in European meadows and grasslands. It is a generalist predator that hunts among flowers and vegetation. The bright red coloration serves as a warning to potential predators.
Did You Know?
It hunts by ambush among wildflowers, using its raptorial forelegs to snatch visiting pollinators and other flower-visiting insects.