Figwort Weevil vs Colorful Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figwort Weevil | Colorful Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cionus scrophulariae | Achrioptera maroloko |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 170-230 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Figwort Weevil
A globular weevil with checkerboard black and white patterning found on figwort and mullein. Larvae feed externally on leaves in mucous cocoons. A strikingly patterned species.
Did You Know?
Larvae spin external mucous cocoons on the leaf surface, looking like small glistening droplets.
Colorful Stick Insect
A newly described giant stick insect with brilliantly colored males showing iridescent blue bodies and orange-red limbs. Its species name means 'colorful' in Malagasy.
Did You Know?
Its name 'maroloko' translates to 'colorful' in Malagasy, a fitting tribute to the extraordinary coloration of the males.