Giant Walkingstick vs Raphael s Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Walkingstick | Raphael s Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaphasma denticrus | Achrioptera fallax |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 75-180 mm | 130-200mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Giant Walkingstick
The longest insect native to North America at up to 180 mm. Completely wingless and nocturnal. Named for small spines under its mesofemur.
Did You Know?
At 7 inches long, this is North Americas largest insect by length — yet it is so well camouflaged as a twig that most people walk right past them without noticing.
Raphael s Stick Insect
A large stick insect from Madagascar where males have brilliant blue and orange coloring with small spiny wings. Females are much larger and brown. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males display dazzling blue iridescence not from pigments but from nanostructures in their cuticle that scatter light.