Indian Stick Insect vs Wangpeng's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Stick Insect | Wangpeng's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carausius morosus | Neohirasea wangpengi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Indian Stick Insect
One of the most commonly kept stick insects in the world, originating from southern India. It reproduces almost entirely by parthenogenesis in captivity.
Did You Know?
Laboratory populations of Indian stick insects are almost entirely female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, having done so for over a century without males.
Wangpeng's Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from China named after the entomologist Wang Peng. It has a dark body with pale leg banding.
Did You Know?
It was one of five new Neohirasea species described in a single taxonomic paper on Chinese stick insects.