Dwarf Thorny Stick Insect vs Raphael s Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dwarf Thorny Stick Insect | Raphael s Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella parva | Achrioptera fallax |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Achriopteridae |
| Size | 2.5-4 cm | 130-200mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo) | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Raphael s Stick Insect
A large stick insect from Madagascar where males have brilliant blue and orange coloring with small spiny wings. Females are much larger and brown. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Males display dazzling blue iridescence not from pigments but from nanostructures in their cuticle that scatter light.