Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect vs Giant Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect | Giant Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudophasma cambridgei | Phobaeticus kirbyi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 25-33 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect
A Brazilian stick insect only recently redescribed with its female and egg first identified. It has a slender, brown body.
Did You Know?
The female and egg of this species were not formally described until over a century after the male was named.
Giant Stick Insect
A very large stick insect from Borneo with extremely elongated legs. Males are slender and capable of flight with their well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Its legs alone can span over 20 cm, allowing it to bridge gaps between branches in the canopy.