Unarmed Stick Insect vs Giant Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Unarmed Stick Insect | Giant Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitarchus tepaki | Phobaeticus kirbyi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 6-9 cm | 25-33 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Zealand (Northland) | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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 Stick Insect
A very large stick insect from Borneo with extremely elongated legs. Males are slender and capable of flight with their well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Its legs alone can span over 20 cm, allowing it to bridge gaps between branches in the canopy.