Giant Spiny Stick Insect vs South American Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Spiny Stick Insect | South American Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella dehaanii | Ocnophiloidea longipes |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 100-140mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador |
| 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.
South American Walkingstick
A long-legged tropical walkingstick from the forests of South America. Its elongated legs help it bridge gaps between branches.
Did You Know?
Its proportionally long legs are among the longest relative to body size in any Diapheromeridae species.