Lopaphus Stick Insect vs Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lopaphus Stick Insect | Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lopaphus sphalerus | Pseudophasma cambridgei |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 6-8 cm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Vietnam, Laos | Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Lopaphus Stick Insect
A medium-sized stick insect from Southeast Asia with small wings. It has a smooth body and relatively long antennae.
Did You Know?
The genus Lopaphus contains numerous species that are difficult to distinguish without molecular analysis.
Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect
A Brazilian stick insect only recently redescribed with its female and egg first identified. It has a slender, brown body.
Did You Know?
The female and egg of this species were not formally described until over a century after the male was named.