Bud-wing Stick Insect vs Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bud-wing Stick Insect | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis | Trachyaretaon carmelae |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 60-90mm | 9-13.5 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Philippines |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Bud-wing Stick Insect
A medium-sized brown stick insect with tiny bud-like wings. It has knobby projections on its body mimicking tree buds. It was described from a national park in Thailand.
Did You Know?
Its wing remnants resemble plant buds, adding to its twig-like camouflage among budding branches.
Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust, thorny stick insect from the Philippines reaching up to 13.5 cm. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body surface.
Did You Know?
Its heavily textured body makes it look exactly like a piece of rough bark when motionless.