Halloween Pennant vs Zhao Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Halloween Pennant | Zhao Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celithemis eponina | Phryganistria chinensis |
| Order | Odonata | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Libellulidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 55-62 mm wingspan | 357 mm body (640 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Halloween Pennant
A distinctive dragonfly with boldly patterned orange and brown bands across its wings. It perches at the tips of vegetation and sways in the breeze like a flag.
Did You Know?
Halloween pennants are the only dragonflies in North America that regularly perch on the tips of flexible stems, swaying like small pennants in the wind.
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.