Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect vs Short-winged Green Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect | Short-winged Green Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trachyaretaon carmelae | Acanthoxyla inermis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 9-13.5 cm | 80-110mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines | Oceania |
| 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.
Short-winged Green Stick Insect
A smooth bright green stick insect native to New Zealand. All known individuals are female. It has tiny vestigial wings that are useless for flight. It feeds on a wide variety of native plants.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found for this species; the entire population reproduces through obligate parthenogenesis.