Andropromachus Stick Insect vs Rentz's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Andropromachus Stick Insect | Rentz's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andropromachus scutatus | Ctenomorpha marginipennis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 150-200mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China (Yunnan) | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Andropromachus Stick Insect
A winged stick insect from Yunnan Province in China with a shield-like thoracic plate. Males are capable of sustained flight.
Did You Know?
Its scutellum (shield-shaped plate on the thorax) is unusually prominent for a Necrosciinae stick insect.
Rentz's Stick Insect
An extremely long Australian stick insect that can reach over 20cm in body length. It is bright green with a smooth cylindrical body. Males are much smaller and can fly with well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Females drop their eggs from the tree canopy to the forest floor, where ants collect and bury them, aiding dispersal.