Rentz's Stick Insect vs Chinese Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rentz's Stick Insect | Chinese Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenomorpha marginipennis | Ramulus irregulariterdentatus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 150-200mm | 10-14 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Chinese Stick Insect
A long, slender stick insect with subtle irregular teeth along the edges of its body. It inhabits subtropical forests of southern China.
Did You Know?
Its mitochondrial genome has been fully sequenced and used as a reference for Phasmatidae phylogenetics.