Pygmy Earwig vs Rentz's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Earwig | Rentz's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplatys flavicollis | Ctenomorpha marginipennis |
| Order | Dermaptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diplatyidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 150-200mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pygmy Earwig
A tiny tropical earwig with regenerative cerci that can regrow if broken.
Did You Know?
Unlike most earwigs its cerci are segmented and can regenerate after autotomy.
Rentz's Stick Insect
An extremely long Australian stick insect that can reach over 20cm in body length. It is bright green with a smooth cylindrical body. Males are much smaller and can fly with well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Females drop their eggs from the tree canopy to the forest floor, where ants collect and bury them, aiding dispersal.