Strong Stick Insect vs Unarmed Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Strong Stick Insect | Unarmed Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anchiale briareus | Clitarchus tepaki |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 180-270 mm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | New Zealand (Northland) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Strong Stick Insect
One of the longest insects in Australia, with a slender body that can exceed 270 mm. Females are significantly larger than males and rarely encountered.
Did You Know?
This species holds the record as one of the longest insects in Australia and can remain so perfectly still that it is virtually impossible to spot among branches.
Unarmed Stick Insect
A smooth-bodied stick insect endemic to the far north of New Zealand. It is slimmer than its relative Clitarchus hookeri.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to the northernmost tip of New Zealand's North Island around Cape Reinga.