Unarmed Stick Insect vs Giant Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Unarmed Stick Insect | Giant Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitarchus tepaki | Phryganea grandis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Trichoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 6-9 cm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| 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.
Giant Caddisfly
The largest European caddisfly with mottled brown-and-cream wings spanning up to 60 mm. Its larvae build portable cases from spirally arranged plant fragments.
Did You Know?
Giant caddisfly larvae construct their cases in a beautiful spiral pattern from carefully cut pieces of leaves and stems.