Malagasy Walking Stick vs Rentz's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Walking Stick | Rentz's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera impennis | Ctenomorpha marginipennis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 140-210 mm | 150-200mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Malagasy Walking Stick
A large, wingless stick insect with a robust green body covered in small tubercles and spiny projections. Females can reach over 20 cm in length.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'impennis' means wingless, distinguishing it from relatives that have retained at least vestigial wing buds.
Rentz's Stick Insect
An extremely long Australian stick insect that can reach over 20cm in body length. It is bright green with a smooth cylindrical body. Males are much smaller and can fly with well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Females drop their eggs from the tree canopy to the forest floor, where ants collect and bury them, aiding dispersal.