Malayan Stick Insect vs Common American Walking Stick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malayan Stick Insect | Common American Walking Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phobaeticus serratipes | Diapheromera femorata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | Body 270-330 mm, total with legs up to 550 mm | 75-100 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| 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.
Common American Walking Stick
The most common stick insect in North America, with a slender brown or green body. During outbreak years it can defoliate large areas of deciduous forest.
Did You Know?
During mass outbreaks, so many eggs fall from the trees that they can be heard hitting the leaf litter like rain, with densities of over 150 eggs per square meter.