Dwarf Thorny Stick Insect vs Emerald Cockroach Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dwarf Thorny Stick Insect | Emerald Cockroach Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella parva | Ampulex compressa |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Ampulicidae |
| Size | 2.5-4 cm | 22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo) | Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dwarf Thorny Stick Insect
The smallest member of the genus Haaniella, with males reaching only about 3 cm. Despite its small size, it retains the family's characteristic spines.
Did You Know?
At only 2.5 cm, males of this species are tiny compared to the 17 cm female jungle nymphs in the same family.
Emerald Cockroach Wasp
A brilliant emerald-green wasp that zombifies cockroaches. It delivers precise stings to the cockroachs brain, removing its escape reflex. Then leads it by the antenna like a dog on a leash.
Did You Know?
The emerald cockroach wasp performs neurosurgery — it stings a cockroach twice in precise brain locations to disable its escape reflex, then walks it to a burrow like a zombie.