Colorful Stick Insect vs Nanling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorful Stick Insect | Nanling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera maroloko | Neohirasea nanlingensis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 170-230 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | China (Guangdong, Nanling Mountains) |
| 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.
Nanling Stick Insect
A stick insect recently described from the Nanling Mountains of Guangdong, China. It is closely related to other Chinese Neohirasea species.
Did You Know?
The Nanling Mountains are a major biodiversity hotspot with many endemic insect species.