Red Mushroom Beetle vs Raphael s Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mushroom Beetle | Raphael s Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxyporus rufus | Achrioptera fallax |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 130-200mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Red Mushroom Beetle
A striking red and black rove beetle that lives in and feeds on fresh mushroom caps. Has large, powerful mandibles for cutting fungal tissue. One of the few herbivorous rove beetles.
Did You Know?
Unusual among rove beetles for being a herbivore, with powerful mandibles adapted for cutting through fungal tissue.
Raphael s Stick Insect
A large stick insect from Madagascar where males have brilliant blue and orange coloring with small spiny wings. Females are much larger and brown. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males display dazzling blue iridescence not from pigments but from nanostructures in their cuticle that scatter light.