Spanish Fly Beetle vs Zhao Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Fly Beetle | Zhao Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Berberomeloe majalis | Phryganistria chinensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Meloidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 30-70mm | 357 mm body (640 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Spanish Fly Beetle
A huge wingless blister beetle with a massively swollen red and black banded abdomen. The largest European meloid.
Did You Know?
One of the largest beetle species in Europe with a body so heavy it resembles a fat caterpillar more than a beetle.
Zhao Stick Insect
The longest insect ever measured at 64 cm with legs extended. Discovered in 2014 in Guangxi, China. A captive-bred specimen set the world record in 2017.
Did You Know?
This stick insect was so elusive that entomologist Zhao Li spent six years searching for it after hearing reports from local villagers before finally spotting one at night.