Mindanao Broken Stick Insect vs Brunner Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mindanao Broken Stick Insect | Brunner Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Baculofractum philippinicum | Bruneria borealis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 40-60mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindanao) | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Mindanao Broken Stick Insect
A stick insect from the Philippines with a distinctive bent or 'broken' appearance. It was the first record of the genus from the Philippines.
Did You Know?
The genus name Baculofractum literally means 'broken stick' in Latin, referring to its angular body shape.
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.