Raphael s Stick Insect vs Tessellated Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raphael s Stick Insect | Tessellated Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera fallax | Tessulata tessulata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 130-200mm | 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Asia |
| 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.
Tessellated Stick Insect
A brown patterned stick insect covered in tessellated scale-like markings that resemble rough bark. Its legs are flattened and bark-like. It is a nocturnal feeder that remains motionless during the day.
Did You Know?
Its unique tessellated pattern looks like interlocking tiles of bark, a camouflage strategy unlike any other stick insect.