Rentz's Stick Insect vs Wangpeng's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rentz's Stick Insect | Wangpeng's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenomorpha marginipennis | Neohirasea wangpengi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 150-200mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | China |
| 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.
Wangpeng's Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from China named after the entomologist Wang Peng. It has a dark body with pale leg banding.
Did You Know?
It was one of five new Neohirasea species described in a single taxonomic paper on Chinese stick insects.