Giant Spiny Stick Insect vs Abisara echerius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Spiny Stick Insect | Abisara echerius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella dehaanii | Abisara echerius |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 100-140mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Spiny Stick Insect
A massive dark brown stick insect with prominent spines and a thick cylindrical body. Females are exceptionally heavy-bodied. It is one of the largest insects by bulk in Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Females are so heavy and bulky that they look more like a piece of rough bark than a stick.
Abisara echerius
Dark brown butterfly with purple sheen and a short tail on each hindwing. One of the few Asian riodinids, commonly called the Plum Judy.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of metalmark species found outside of the Americas.