Austrocarausius Stick Insect vs Dobson's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Austrocarausius Stick Insect | Dobson's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austrocarausius mercurius | Clitarchus hookeri |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 4-6 cm | 80-100mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia (Queensland) | Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Austrocarausius Stick Insect
A small, cryptic stick insect found in remnant rainforest patches of Queensland. It is part of a genus with several recently discovered cryptic species.
Did You Know?
Integrative taxonomy revealed multiple cryptic species hiding within what was thought to be a single species.
Dobson's Stick Insect
New Zealand's most common stick insect, found in gardens and native bush throughout the country. It ranges from bright green to brown. Some populations are entirely female and parthenogenetic.
Did You Know?
It was accidentally introduced to the United Kingdom via imported plants and now has established populations in southwest England.