Fenshuiling Stick Insect vs Westwood's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fenshuiling Stick Insect | Westwood's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis | Cryptophyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 8-10 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China (Guangdong) | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Fenshuiling Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from the Fenshuiling Nature Reserve in China. It has dark brown coloring and a slender body.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a biodiversity survey of one of China's richest subtropical forest reserves.
Westwood's Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect named after the entomologist John Obadiah Westwood. Females are broad and bright green, mimicking fresh leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are reddish-brown when they hatch, mimicking dead leaves before turning green as they mature.