Kenyan Stick Insect vs Spiny Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kenyan Stick Insect | Spiny Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrododema tiaratum | Phyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 100-170 mm (females); 70-100 mm (males) | 70-100mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Spiny Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect with a bright green flat body edged with small teeth-like spines. The female body is virtually identical to a broad green leaf. Males are smaller with functional wings for flight.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs that look exactly like plant seeds, and the eggs can take up to 6 months to hatch.