Dobson's Stick Insect vs Pink-Winged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dobson's Stick Insect | Pink-Winged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitarchus hookeri | Sipyloidea sipylus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 80-100mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia, Oceania |
| 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.
Pink-Winged Stick Insect
A slender stick insect with small pink hindwings that are flashed when threatened. It reproduces readily by parthenogenesis and is commonly kept in captivity.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, pink-winged stick insects suddenly open their wings to flash the bright pink hindwings, startling predators long enough to make an escape.