Raphael s Stick Insect vs Green Bean Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raphael s Stick Insect | Green Bean Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera fallax | Diapherodes gigantea |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 130-200mm | 120-175 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Central America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Raphael s Stick Insect
A large stick insect from Madagascar where males have brilliant blue and orange coloring with small spiny wings. Females are much larger and brown. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males display dazzling blue iridescence not from pigments but from nanostructures in their cuticle that scatter light.
Green Bean Stick Insect
A large, thick-bodied bright green stick insect from the Caribbean. Females are heavy and wingless while males are slender with long functional wings.
Did You Know?
Despite their cumbersome size, male green bean stick insects are capable of sustained flight and will readily fly to lights at night during the breeding season.