Chans Megastick vs Anangu Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chans Megastick | Anangu Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phobaeticus chani | Pulchriphyllium anangu |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 357 mm body (567 mm with legs) | 6-8 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | India (Kerala, Karnataka) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Chans Megastick
The longest insect in the world at 567 mm (with legs extended). Discovered in Borneo in 1989. Only six specimens have ever been collected.
Did You Know?
Chans megastick is the longest insect ever discovered at 56.7 cm — over half a meter long. Only six specimens have ever been found, all from the canopy of Borneo.
Anangu Leaf Insect
A leaf insect from southwestern India, one of the few Phylliidae known from the Indian subcontinent. It has broad, leaf-shaped abdominal lobes.
Did You Know?
Its discovery extended the known range of the genus Pulchriphyllium into the Indian subcontinent.