Colorful Stick Insect vs Trachyaretaon Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorful Stick Insect | Trachyaretaon Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera maroloko | Phryganistria heusii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 170-230 mm | 25-32 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Vietnam |
| 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.
Trachyaretaon Stick Insect
A very large stick insect discovered in Vietnam, with females exceeding 30 cm in body length. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body.
Did You Know?
It was only described in 2014, highlighting how much phasmid diversity remains undiscovered in Southeast Asia.