Giant Spiny Stick Insect vs Naga Nawab Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Spiny Stick Insect | Naga Nawab Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella dehaanii | Polyura nepenthes |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 100-140mm | Wingspan 70-90 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| 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.
Naga Nawab Butterfly
A powerful fast-flying butterfly with green-washed wings and short tails on the hindwings. It is drawn to rotting fruit and animal dung rather than flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, it never visits flowers and feeds exclusively on fermenting organic matter.