Migratory Locust vs Children's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Migratory Locust | Children's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Locusta migratoria | Tropidoderus childrenii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Acrididae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 100-150mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Migratory Locust
The most widespread locust species in the world, found across Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It exhibits dramatic phase polyphenism between solitary and gregarious forms.
Did You Know?
Solitary and gregarious phase migratory locusts differ so dramatically in color, shape, and behavior that they were once classified as separate species.
Children's Stick Insect
A large Australian leaf insect with broad flattened body and legs. Females are vivid green and resemble eucalyptus leaves. Males are more slender and brown. It was named after the curator of the British Museum.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it was named after J.G. Children, a 19th-century zoologist at the British Museum, not for being child-friendly.