Rentz's Stick Insect vs Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rentz's Stick Insect | Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenomorpha marginipennis | Drosophila melanogaster |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Drosophilidae |
| Size | 150-200mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Worldwide |
| 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.
Fruit Fly
The most studied organism in genetics. Six Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research on this tiny fly. 75% of human disease genes have recognizable matches in its genome.
Did You Know?
The fruit fly shares 60% of its DNA with humans and 75% of human disease genes have a match in the fruit fly genome — making it invaluable for medical research.