Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect vs Malagasy Spiny Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect | Malagasy Spiny Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudophasma cambridgei | Phyllium malagassum |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil | Madagascar |
| 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.
Malagasy Spiny Leaf Insect
A remarkable leaf insect with a broad, flat green body that exactly mimics a living leaf, complete with mid-ribs, veins, and even faux bite marks. Females are wingless while males can fly.
Did You Know?
When walking, it sways side to side to mimic a leaf blowing in the wind, making it nearly impossible to detect among real foliage.