Wangpeng's Stick Insect vs Short-winged Green Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wangpeng's Stick Insect | Short-winged Green Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea wangpengi | Acanthoxyla inermis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 80-110mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China | Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Wangpeng's Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from China named after the entomologist Wang Peng. It has a dark body with pale leg banding.
Did You Know?
It was one of five new Neohirasea species described in a single taxonomic paper on Chinese stick insects.
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.