Hainan Stick Insect vs Velvet Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hainan Stick Insect | Velvet Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ramulus hainanense | Peruphasma schultei |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 8-11 cm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China (Hainan Island) | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Hainan Stick Insect
A slender green stick insect found on Hainan Island in southern China. It feeds on tropical broadleaf vegetation.
Did You Know?
Hainan Island's isolation has produced several endemic phasmid species found nowhere else.
Velvet Stick Insect
A jet-black velvety stick insect with bright red vestigial wings found in one small area.
Did You Know?
Its entire wild range covers less than five hectares in the Cordillera del Condor.