Neohirasea Stick Insect vs Unarmed Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neohirasea Stick Insect | Unarmed Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea maerens | Clitarchus tepaki |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Vietnam, Southern China | New Zealand (Northland) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neohirasea Stick Insect
A small to medium winged stick insect commonly found across Vietnam. It has dark coloring with contrasting pale leg bands.
Did You Know?
Several new Neohirasea species were recently described from previously unexplored mountain ranges in China.
Unarmed Stick Insect
A smooth-bodied stick insect endemic to the far north of New Zealand. It is slimmer than its relative Clitarchus hookeri.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to the northernmost tip of New Zealand's North Island around Cape Reinga.