Rentz's Stick Insect vs Nanling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rentz's Stick Insect | Nanling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenomorpha marginipennis | Neohirasea nanlingensis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 150-200mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | China (Guangdong, Nanling Mountains) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Nanling Stick Insect
A stick insect recently described from the Nanling Mountains of Guangdong, China. It is closely related to other Chinese Neohirasea species.
Did You Know?
The Nanling Mountains are a major biodiversity hotspot with many endemic insect species.