Dragon-Headed Katydid vs Giant Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dragon-Headed Katydid | Giant Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lesina intermedia | Phobaeticus kirbyi |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 25-33 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Dragon-Headed Katydid
A Southeast Asian katydid with elaborate head projections resembling a dragon. Its bizarre head shape helps break up its silhouette among foliage.
Did You Know?
Its pronotal crest and head shape create a profile that makes it almost unrecognizable as an insect.
Giant Stick Insect
A very large stick insect from Borneo with extremely elongated legs. Males are slender and capable of flight with their well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Its legs alone can span over 20 cm, allowing it to bridge gaps between branches in the canopy.