Rentz's Stick Insect vs Okinawa Rail Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rentz's Stick Insect | Okinawa Rail Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenomorpha marginipennis | Phraortes illepidus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 150-200mm | 8-12 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Okinawa Rail Stick Insect
A slender stick insect endemic to the subtropical forests of Okinawa, Japan. It feeds on native broadleaf trees in the Yanbaru forest region.
Did You Know?
The Yanbaru forests of northern Okinawa harbor numerous endemic species found nowhere else on Earth.