Velvet Stick Insect vs Thorn-legged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Velvet Stick Insect | Thorn-legged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peruphasma schultei | Aretaon asperrimus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 60-85mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Asia |
| 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.
Thorn-legged Stick Insect
A heavily armored stick insect covered in sharp thorns and spines across its entire body. Its brown coloring and spiny texture make it resemble thorny bark. Males are smaller and smoother than females.
Did You Know?
Its entire body is covered in such dense thorns that it feels like a cactus and is painful to handle carelessly.