Vietnamese Stick Insect vs Mediterranean Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vietnamese Stick Insect | Mediterranean Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Medauroidea extradentata | Bacillus rossius |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Bacillidae |
| Size | 80-120 mm | 60-105mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Vietnamese Stick Insect
A large, smooth-bodied stick insect commonly kept as a pet and used in school biology classes. It reproduces readily through parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
Vietnamese stick insects frequently play dead when disturbed, dropping from their perch and lying completely motionless on the ground for extended periods.
Mediterranean Stick Insect
A slender brown or green stick insect common around the Mediterranean. It is one of the few stick insects native to Europe. Some populations are entirely female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of stick insect species native to Europe, most being tropical.