Chans Megastick vs Hainan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chans Megastick | Hainan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phobaeticus chani | Ramulus hainanense |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 357 mm body (567 mm with legs) | 8-11 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | China (Hainan Island) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Hainan Stick Insect
A slender green stick insect found on Hainan Island in southern China. It feeds on tropical broadleaf vegetation.
Did You Know?
Hainan Island's isolation has produced several endemic phasmid species found nowhere else.