Unarmed Stick Insect vs Mexican Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Unarmed Stick Insect | Mexican Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitarchus tepaki | Pseudosermyle straminea |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 6-9 cm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Zealand (Northland) | Mexico, United States (Southwest) |
| 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.
Mexican Walkingstick
A straw-colored walkingstick found across Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is commonly encountered on mesquite and acacia.
Did You Know?
Its straw-like coloring provides perfect camouflage among the dried stems of desert shrubs.