Emerald Eupholus Weevil vs Sabah Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Eupholus Weevil | Sabah Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupholus cuvieri | Haaniella echinata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 70-100 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Sabah, Borneo |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Emerald Eupholus Weevil
A spectacular weevil with brilliant turquoise and black bands across its elytra. It is found only in the rainforests of New Guinea.
Did You Know?
Its stunning blue-green color comes from photonic crystals in tiny scales covering the exoskeleton similar to how opals produce color.
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.