Tessellated Stick Insect vs Westwood's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tessellated Stick Insect | Westwood's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tessulata tessulata | Cryptophyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 8-10 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tessellated Stick Insect
A brown patterned stick insect covered in tessellated scale-like markings that resemble rough bark. Its legs are flattened and bark-like. It is a nocturnal feeder that remains motionless during the day.
Did You Know?
Its unique tessellated pattern looks like interlocking tiles of bark, a camouflage strategy unlike any other stick insect.
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.