Kenyan Stick Insect vs Chans Megastick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kenyan Stick Insect | Chans Megastick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrododema tiaratum | Phobaeticus chani |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 100-170 mm (females); 70-100 mm (males) | 357 mm body (567 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Kenyan Stick Insect
A large, robust stick insect with a spiny, bark-like body and short wings. Males are much smaller and more slender than the bulky females.
Did You Know?
Females can reproduce parthenogenetically, producing viable eggs without mating, though offspring are all female.
Chans Megastick
The longest insect in the world at 567 mm (with legs extended). Discovered in Borneo in 1989. Only six specimens have ever been collected.
Did You Know?
Chans megastick is the longest insect ever discovered at 56.7 cm — over half a meter long. Only six specimens have ever been found, all from the canopy of Borneo.