Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect vs Tree Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect | Tree Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudodiacantha macklottii | Anacridium melanorhodon |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 120-160mm | 55-75 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Sahel region, North Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect
A large stick insect with a rough textured body covered in small outgrowths that mimic lichen. Its greenish-gray coloring completes the camouflage. It is nocturnal and incredibly slow-moving.
Did You Know?
Its lichen-like texture is so detailed that even close inspection with a hand lens can fail to reveal it is an insect.
Tree Locust
A large grey-brown locust with distinctive vertical stripes on its eyes and a rough thorax crest. It roosts in trees and can form small swarms.
Did You Know?
Unlike most locusts that rest on the ground, tree locusts spend most of their time roosting high in trees during the day.