Stone Grasshopper vs Mindanao Broken Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stone Grasshopper | Mindanao Broken Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionotropis hystrix | Baculofractum philippinicum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pamphagidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Philippines (Mindanao) |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Data Deficient |
Stone Grasshopper
A heavy-bodied flightless grasshopper that resembles a lichen-covered pebble.
Did You Know?
Its habitat in southern France has declined so severely it faces extinction.
Mindanao Broken Stick Insect
A stick insect from the Philippines with a distinctive bent or 'broken' appearance. It was the first record of the genus from the Philippines.
Did You Know?
The genus name Baculofractum literally means 'broken stick' in Latin, referring to its angular body shape.