Westwood's Leaf Insect vs Zhao Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Westwood's Leaf Insect | Zhao Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophyllium westwoodii | Phryganistria chinensis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phylliidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 8-10 cm | 357 mm body (640 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Westwood's Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect named after the entomologist John Obadiah Westwood. Females are broad and bright green, mimicking fresh leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are reddish-brown when they hatch, mimicking dead leaves before turning green as they mature.
Zhao Stick Insect
The longest insect ever measured at 64 cm with legs extended. Discovered in 2014 in Guangxi, China. A captive-bred specimen set the world record in 2017.
Did You Know?
This stick insect was so elusive that entomologist Zhao Li spent six years searching for it after hearing reports from local villagers before finally spotting one at night.