Macleay's Spectre vs Sipyloidea Tuberculata Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macleay's Spectre | Sipyloidea Tuberculata Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Extatosoma popa | Sipyloidea tuberculata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 10-14 cm | 7-10 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea | China (Guangxi) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Macleay's Spectre
A large, leaf-mimicking phasmid closely related to the giant prickly stick insect. Its body is covered in lobed projections resembling dried leaves.
Did You Know?
Its lobed body appendages curl and resemble dead, decaying leaves to perfection.
Sipyloidea Tuberculata Stick Insect
A winged stick insect from southern China with small tubercles along its thorax. It was recently described from specimens collected in Guangxi.
Did You Know?
It was described as a new species during a comprehensive revision of Chinese Necrosciinae stick insects.