Unarmed Stick Insect vs Big-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Unarmed Stick Insect | Big-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitarchus tepaki | Pipunculus campestris |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Pipunculidae |
| Size | 6-9 cm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Zealand (Northland) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Big-headed Fly
A small fly with an enormously enlarged, almost entirely eye-covered spherical head. It hovers in vegetation searching for leafhopper hosts in which to parasitize.
Did You Know?
Its enormous eyes give it near-360-degree vision, allowing it to spot leafhoppers from any angle while hovering.