New Caledonian Giant Stick Insect vs Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Giant Stick Insect | Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitarchus hookeri caledonicus | Pseudodiacantha macklottii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 80-120 mm | 120-160mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Caledonia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
New Caledonian Giant Stick Insect
A large stick insect found in New Caledonia that mimics twigs and branches. Females can reproduce parthenogenetically without males.
Did You Know?
Eggs resemble plant seeds and can take over six months to hatch.
Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect
A large stick insect with a rough textured body covered in small outgrowths that mimic lichen. Its greenish-gray coloring completes the camouflage. It is nocturnal and incredibly slow-moving.
Did You Know?
Its lichen-like texture is so detailed that even close inspection with a hand lens can fail to reveal it is an insect.