Elegant Bush Cricket vs Zhao Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elegant Bush Cricket | Zhao Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euconocephalus nasutus | Phryganistria chinensis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 45-65mm | 357 mm body (640 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Elegant Bush Cricket
A large cone-headed katydid with bright green coloring and a sharply pointed head. It is attracted to lights at night and can fly strongly. Its song is a high-pitched continuous buzz.
Did You Know?
Large swarms sometimes descend on crops at night, attracted by artificial lighting in agricultural areas.
Zhao Stick Insect
The longest insect ever measured at 64 cm with legs extended. Discovered in 2014 in Guangxi, China. A captive-bred specimen set the world record in 2017.
Did You Know?
This stick insect was so elusive that entomologist Zhao Li spent six years searching for it after hearing reports from local villagers before finally spotting one at night.