Malayan Stick Insect vs Brunner Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malayan Stick Insect | Brunner Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phobaeticus serratipes | Bruneria borealis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | Body 270-330 mm, total with legs up to 550 mm | 40-60mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Did You Know?
Before the discovery of P. chani, this species held the world record as the longest insect.
Brunner Stick Insect
A small thin brown stick insect and one of the few phasmids native to cold temperate North America. It is wingless and matches dry grass stems perfectly. Males and females are similar in size.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few stick insects that can survive cold North American winters by laying cold-tolerant eggs in the soil.