Black-waved Flannel Moth vs Titan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-waved Flannel Moth | Titan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalopyge crispata | Acrophylla titan |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Megalopygidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 160-260 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-waved Flannel Moth
A fluffy white to yellowish moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings. Like its relative the puss moth, its caterpillar is densely hairy and delivers a painful sting.
Did You Know?
The adult moth's long curly wing scales make it look remarkably like a tiny Persian cat.
Titan Stick Insect
One of the longest stick insects in Australia and among the longest insects in the world. Females can reach over 250 mm in body length with legs extended to nearly half a meter.
Did You Know?
Female titan stick insects drop their eggs from the treetops to the forest floor below, where they may take over two years to hatch.