Kenyan Stick Insect vs Tessellated Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kenyan Stick Insect | Tessellated Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrododema tiaratum | Tessulata tessulata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 100-170 mm (females); 70-100 mm (males) | 60-80mm |
| 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.
Tessellated Stick Insect
A brown patterned stick insect covered in tessellated scale-like markings that resemble rough bark. Its legs are flattened and bark-like. It is a nocturnal feeder that remains motionless during the day.
Did You Know?
Its unique tessellated pattern looks like interlocking tiles of bark, a camouflage strategy unlike any other stick insect.