Creoxylus Stick Insect vs Raphael s Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creoxylus Stick Insect | Raphael s Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Creoxylus spinosus | Achrioptera fallax |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 130-200mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Creoxylus Stick Insect
A spiny neotropical stick insect with bright warning coloration. It has short, colorful wings used for startle displays.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it flashes its brightly colored wings while releasing a foul-smelling defensive spray.
Raphael s Stick Insect
A large stick insect from Madagascar where males have brilliant blue and orange coloring with small spiny wings. Females are much larger and brown. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males display dazzling blue iridescence not from pigments but from nanostructures in their cuticle that scatter light.