Colorful Stick Insect vs Bud-wing Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorful Stick Insect | Bud-wing Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera maroloko | Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 170-230 mm | 60-90mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Colorful Stick Insect
A newly described giant stick insect with brilliantly colored males showing iridescent blue bodies and orange-red limbs. Its species name means 'colorful' in Malagasy.
Did You Know?
Its name 'maroloko' translates to 'colorful' in Malagasy, a fitting tribute to the extraordinary coloration of the males.
Bud-wing Stick Insect
A medium-sized brown stick insect with tiny bud-like wings. It has knobby projections on its body mimicking tree buds. It was described from a national park in Thailand.
Did You Know?
Its wing remnants resemble plant buds, adding to its twig-like camouflage among budding branches.