Children's Stick Insect vs Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Children's Stick Insect | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tropidoderus childrenii | Trachyaretaon carmelae |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 100-150mm | 9-13.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Children's Stick Insect
A large Australian leaf insect with broad flattened body and legs. Females are vivid green and resemble eucalyptus leaves. Males are more slender and brown. It was named after the curator of the British Museum.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it was named after J.G. Children, a 19th-century zoologist at the British Museum, not for being child-friendly.
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.