Japanese Stick Insect vs Velvet Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Stick Insect | Velvet Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ramulus mikado | Peruphasma schultei |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Japanese Stick Insect
Known as 'nanafushi' in Japanese, meaning 'seven-jointed.' An elongated, twig-mimicking insect that is nearly invisible when motionless on branches. Can reproduce parthenogenetically.
Did You Know?
Japanese stick insects can reproduce without males through parthenogenesis, and some populations consist entirely of females.
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.