Spanish Stick Insect vs Moss Mimic Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Stick Insect | Moss Mimic Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptynia hispanica | Trychopeplus laciniatus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 4-6 cm | 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Spain, Portugal | Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Spanish Stick Insect
A small, slender European stick insect found across the Iberian Peninsula. It is one of the few phasmids native to Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of stick insect species native to Europe.
Moss Mimic Stick Insect
A stick insect covered in elaborate green lobed projections that make it look like a piece of moss-covered twig. Its camouflage among mossy branches is extraordinarily effective. It moves very slowly.
Did You Know?
Its mossy lobed body decorations are so detailed that it is virtually impossible to spot among actual moss.