Unarmed Stick Insect vs Privet Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Unarmed Stick Insect | Privet Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clitarchus tepaki | Dendrothrips ornatus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 6-9 cm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Zealand (Northland) | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Privet Thrips
A small pale thrips that feeds on privet hedges causing silvery leaf damage. It has an unusual jumping ability for a thrips.
Did You Know?
Privet thrips can leap several centimeters using a rapid flick of their abdomen, unusual among thrips.