Mindanao Broken Stick Insect vs Sunda Colugo Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mindanao Broken Stick Insect | Sunda Colugo Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Baculofractum philippinicum | Asceles tanarata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 100-180 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindanao) | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Cameron Highlands, Borneo) |
| 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.
Sunda Colugo Stick Insect
A very slender, elongated stick insect found in the highlands of Southeast Asia. It is bright green with extremely long thin legs and sways gently when disturbed to mimic vegetation in wind.
Did You Know?
Females can reproduce through parthenogenesis, producing viable female offspring without mating with males.