Malacomorpha Walkingstick vs Malayan Stick Insect

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Malacomorpha Walkingstick Malayan Stick Insect
Scientific Name Malacomorpha cylindrica Phobaeticus serratipes
Order Phasmatodea Phasmatodea
Family Pseudophasmatidae Phasmatidae
Size 4-7 cm Body 270-330 mm, total with legs up to 550 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions Cuba, Hispaniola, Central America Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Malacomorpha Walkingstick

A cylindrical, smooth-bodied walkingstick from the Caribbean and Central America. It has a distinctive elongated shape without spines or thorns.

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Did You Know?

A recent revision of the genus described seven new species, nearly doubling its known diversity.

Malayan Stick Insect

An extremely long stick insect with serrated legs that was once the longest known insect. Females can reach over 300 mm in body length alone.

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Did You Know?

Before the discovery of P. chani, this species held the world record as the longest insect.