Spanish Stick Insect vs Winged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Stick Insect | Winged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptynia hispanica | Megacrania batesii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 4-6 cm | 100-140mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Spain, Portugal | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Winged Stick Insect
A large bright green stick insect with well-developed wings that can fly short distances. It feeds on pandanus palms along tropical coastlines. When threatened it sprays a peppermint-scented defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
It sprays a liquid that smells exactly like peppermint oil from glands in its thorax when threatened.