Meadow Quedius vs Macleay's Spectre
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Quedius | Macleay's Spectre |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius curtipennis | Extatosoma popa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-14 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Papua New Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.
Macleay's Spectre
A large, leaf-mimicking phasmid closely related to the giant prickly stick insect. Its body is covered in lobed projections resembling dried leaves.
Did You Know?
Its lobed body appendages curl and resemble dead, decaying leaves to perfection.