Giant Stick Insect vs Short-winged Green Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Stick Insect | Short-winged Green Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phobaeticus kirbyi | Acanthoxyla inermis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 25-33 cm | 80-110mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei | Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Giant Stick Insect
A very large stick insect from Borneo with extremely elongated legs. Males are slender and capable of flight with their well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Its legs alone can span over 20 cm, allowing it to bridge gaps between branches in the canopy.
Short-winged Green Stick Insect
A smooth bright green stick insect native to New Zealand. All known individuals are female. It has tiny vestigial wings that are useless for flight. It feeds on a wide variety of native plants.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found for this species; the entire population reproduces through obligate parthenogenesis.