Moss Mimic Stick Insect vs Mitchell's Diurnal Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Mimic Stick Insect | Mitchell's Diurnal Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trychopeplus laciniatus | Polyzosteria mitchelli |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Blattidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America | Australia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Moss Mimic Stick Insect
A stick insect covered in elaborate green lobed projections that make it look like a piece of moss-covered twig. Its camouflage among mossy branches is extraordinarily effective. It moves very slowly.
Did You Know?
Its mossy lobed body decorations are so detailed that it is virtually impossible to spot among actual moss.
Mitchell's Diurnal Cockroach
A large, flightless cockroach with a shiny dark blue-black body found in arid Australia. Unlike most cockroaches, it is active during the day.
Did You Know?
Its bold daytime activity is thought to be possible because its dark, hard body deters predators.