East African Stick Insect vs Unarmed Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | East African Stick Insect | Unarmed Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clonaria conformans | Clitarchus tepaki |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 60-100 mm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) | New Zealand (Northland) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
East African Stick Insect
A slender, elongated stick insect with smooth green or brown body perfectly mimicking a thin twig. It sways gently when disturbed to mimic wind-blown vegetation.
Did You Know?
When it drops to the ground, it enters a state of thanatosis (death feigning), remaining motionless for extended periods to avoid predation.
Unarmed Stick Insect
A smooth-bodied stick insect endemic to the far north of New Zealand. It is slimmer than its relative Clitarchus hookeri.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to the northernmost tip of New Zealand's North Island around Cape Reinga.