Meadow Quedius vs Neohirasea Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Quedius | Neohirasea Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius curtipennis | Neohirasea maerens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Vietnam, Southern China |
| 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.
Neohirasea Stick Insect
A small to medium winged stick insect commonly found across Vietnam. It has dark coloring with contrasting pale leg bands.
Did You Know?
Several new Neohirasea species were recently described from previously unexplored mountain ranges in China.