Acacia Thrips vs Thorny Devil Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Acacia Thrips | Thorny Devil Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kladothrips waterhousei | Eurycantha calcarata |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 100-150 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Acacia Thrips
An Australian gall-inducing thrips that creates enclosed galls on Acacia phyllodes. It exhibits a soldier caste that defends the gall.
Did You Know?
This thrips has evolved a soldier caste with enlarged forelegs, making it one of the few eusocial insect lineages outside Hymenoptera.
Thorny Devil Stick Insect
A massive, heavily armored stick insect from New Guinea with powerful spiny hind legs. Males have a large curved spine on each hind femur used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males use the large curved spine on their hind legs as a weapon, clamping down on predators or rival males like a vice with surprising force.