Sabah Stick Insect vs Blatchley's Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sabah Stick Insect | Blatchley's Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aschiphasma annulipes | Manomera blatchleyi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Aschiphasmatidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 50-70mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | United States (Southeastern) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sabah Stick Insect
A unique stick insect that mimics a centipede rather than a twig. Its body is segmented and flattened with banded legs. It runs rapidly across the forest floor, behaving more like a centipede than a phasmid.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only stick insects that mimics a centipede instead of a plant, running quickly across the forest floor.
Blatchley's Walkingstick
A slender, brown walkingstick found in the southeastern United States. It is named after the American entomologist Willis Blatchley.
Did You Know?
Males are noticeably smaller and thinner than females, a common trait in Diapheromeridae.