Peruvian Fern Stick Insect vs Chans Megastick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Fern Stick Insect | Chans Megastick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oreophoetes peruana | Phobaeticus chani |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 357 mm body (567 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Peruvian Fern Stick Insect
A striking stick insect with a black body and contrasting red or orange wings. Males are more brightly colored than females and both sexes spray a defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
When threatened, this stick insect sprays a milky defensive secretion from glands behind its head that contains quinoline compounds and smells like toffee.
Chans Megastick
The longest insect in the world at 567 mm (with legs extended). Discovered in Borneo in 1989. Only six specimens have ever been collected.
Did You Know?
Chans megastick is the longest insect ever discovered at 56.7 cm — over half a meter long. Only six specimens have ever been found, all from the canopy of Borneo.