Velvet Stick Insect vs Short-winged Green Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Velvet Stick Insect | Short-winged Green Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peruphasma schultei | Acanthoxyla inermis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 80-110mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Velvet Stick Insect
A jet-black velvety stick insect with bright red vestigial wings found in one small area.
Did You Know?
Its entire wild range covers less than five hectares in the Cordillera del Condor.
Short-winged Green Stick Insect
A smooth bright green stick insect native to New Zealand. All known individuals are female. It has tiny vestigial wings that are useless for flight. It feeds on a wide variety of native plants.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found for this species; the entire population reproduces through obligate parthenogenesis.