Blue Stick Insect vs Sabah Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Stick Insect | Sabah Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera manga | Haaniella echinata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 120-240mm | 70-100 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Sabah, Borneo |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Blue Stick Insect
A spectacular stick insect where males are electric blue with bright orange wings. Females are much larger and brown with rudimentary wings. It is endemic to northern Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males are electric blue with vivid orange wings, making them one of the most colorful insects on Earth.
Sabah Thorny Stick Insect
A stocky Bornean phasmid densely covered in sharp spines. Its dark coloration and spiny texture make it resemble a piece of thorny bark.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it curls its abdomen upward and snaps its spiny hind legs shut like a trap.