Short-winged Green Stick Insect vs Westwood's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Green Stick Insect | Westwood's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthoxyla inermis | Cryptophyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 80-110mm | 8-10 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-winged Green Stick Insect
A smooth bright green stick insect native to New Zealand. All known individuals are female. It has tiny vestigial wings that are useless for flight. It feeds on a wide variety of native plants.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found for this species; the entire population reproduces through obligate parthenogenesis.
Westwood's Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect named after the entomologist John Obadiah Westwood. Females are broad and bright green, mimicking fresh leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are reddish-brown when they hatch, mimicking dead leaves before turning green as they mature.