Dobson's Stick Insect vs African Twig Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dobson's Stick Insect | African Twig Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitarchus hookeri | Clonopsis maroccana |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Bacillidae |
| Size | 80-100mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dobson's Stick Insect
New Zealand's most common stick insect, found in gardens and native bush throughout the country. It ranges from bright green to brown. Some populations are entirely female and parthenogenetic.
Did You Know?
It was accidentally introduced to the United Kingdom via imported plants and now has established populations in southwest England.
African Twig Stick Insect
A slender stick insect that mimics dry twigs with remarkable accuracy. It reproduces parthenogenetically, with females producing viable eggs without mating. Active at night when it feeds on foliage.
Did You Know?
This species reproduces entirely without males in most populations, with females cloning themselves through parthenogenesis.