Giant Prickly Stick Insect vs Cream-spot Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Prickly Stick Insect | Cream-spot Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Extatosoma tiaratum | Arctia villica |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm (females) | 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Prickly Stick Insect
Large Australian stick insect with lobed legs resembling leaves. Females drop eggs that mimic seeds — ants carry them underground to their nests where they safely develop.
Did You Know?
Giant prickly stick insect eggs have a knob that mimics a seed nutrient body — ants carry the eggs to their underground nests, unwittingly protecting them from predators.
Cream-spot Tiger Moth
A striking black moth with cream-white spots and orange hindwings with dark patches.
Did You Know?
It clicks its tymbal organs to jam bat echolocation.