Meadow Quedius vs Titan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Quedius | Titan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius curtipennis | Acrophylla titan |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 160-260 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| 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.
Titan Stick Insect
One of the longest stick insects in Australia and among the longest insects in the world. Females can reach over 250 mm in body length with legs extended to nearly half a meter.
Did You Know?
Female titan stick insects drop their eggs from the treetops to the forest floor below, where they may take over two years to hatch.