Chinese Stick Insect vs Andropromachus Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Stick Insect | Andropromachus Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ramulus irregulariterdentatus | Andropromachus scutatus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 10-14 cm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China | China (Yunnan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Stick Insect
A long, slender stick insect with subtle irregular teeth along the edges of its body. It inhabits subtropical forests of southern China.
Did You Know?
Its mitochondrial genome has been fully sequenced and used as a reference for Phasmatidae phylogenetics.
Andropromachus Stick Insect
A winged stick insect from Yunnan Province in China with a shield-like thoracic plate. Males are capable of sustained flight.
Did You Know?
Its scutellum (shield-shaped plate on the thorax) is unusually prominent for a Necrosciinae stick insect.