Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect vs Montieth's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect | Montieth's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trachyaretaon carmelae | Phyllium monteithi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 9-13.5 cm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines | Australia (Queensland) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Montieth's Leaf Insect
A leaf insect from the tropical forests of Queensland, Australia. It is one of only a few Phylliidae species found on the Australian continent.
Did You Know?
It is one of the southernmost-ranging leaf insects in the world.