Giant Bornean Walking Stick vs Green Bean Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Bornean Walking Stick | Green Bean Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tirachoidea jianfenglingensis | Diapherodes gigantea |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 150-230 mm | 120-175 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Malaysia, Indonesia) | Central America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Giant Bornean Walking Stick
A very large, robust stick insect with a heavily textured green or brown body covered in small tubercles. Females are bulky and wingless while males are smaller with vestigial wings.
Did You Know?
When grabbed, it can reflexively drop a leg that continues to twitch, distracting the predator while the insect escapes.
Green Bean Stick Insect
A large, thick-bodied bright green stick insect from the Caribbean. Females are heavy and wingless while males are slender with long functional wings.
Did You Know?
Despite their cumbersome size, male green bean stick insects are capable of sustained flight and will readily fly to lights at night during the breeding season.