Giant Prickly Stick Insect vs Titan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Prickly Stick Insect | Titan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Extatosoma tiaratum | Acrophylla titan |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm (females) | 160-260 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Oceania |
| 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.
Titan Stick Insect
One of the longest stick insects in Australia and among the longest insects in the world. Females can reach over 250 mm in body length with legs extended to nearly half a meter.
Did You Know?
Female titan stick insects drop their eggs from the treetops to the forest floor below, where they may take over two years to hatch.