Western Dobsonfly vs Conle's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Dobsonfly | Conle's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohermes californicus | Conlephasma enigma |
| Order | Megaloptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Corydalidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm wingspan | 4-6 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America | Philippines (Mindoro) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Western Dobsonfly
A large dobsonfly of western North American streams, smaller than its eastern relative. Larvae are top predators under rocks in cool mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Unlike eastern dobsonflies, males of this species lack the enlarged mandibles.
Conle's Stick Insect
A rare and enigmatic stick insect from the Philippines, unusual for a typically neotropical family. Its discovery was taxonomically surprising.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only Pseudophasmatidae species found in Asia, far from the family's American center of diversity.