Vietnamese Walking Stick vs Green Nettle Weevil

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Vietnamese Walking Stick Green Nettle Weevil
Scientific Name Baculum extradentatum Phyllobius pomaceus
Order Phasmatodea Coleoptera
Family Phasmatidae Curculionidae
Size 9-13 cm 7-9 mm
Habitat Forests Hedgerows
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions Vietnam Europe
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Vietnamese Walking Stick

A long, thin stick insect with small teeth along its middle legs. It is one of the most commonly kept pet phasmids worldwide.

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Did You Know?

Captive populations are almost entirely female, reproducing through parthenogenesis for generations.

Green Nettle Weevil

A bright metallic green weevil covered in iridescent scales, commonly found on nettles. The green scales wear off with age, revealing black cuticle beneath. Very common in spring.

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Did You Know?

The brilliant green color is produced by tiny scales that gradually wear away, making old beetles look completely different.