Giant Walkingstick vs Sabah Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Walkingstick | Sabah Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaphasma denticrus | Aschiphasma annulipes |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Aschiphasmatidae |
| Size | 75-180 mm | 50-70mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Walkingstick
The longest insect native to North America at up to 180 mm. Completely wingless and nocturnal. Named for small spines under its mesofemur.
Did You Know?
At 7 inches long, this is North Americas largest insect by length — yet it is so well camouflaged as a twig that most people walk right past them without noticing.
Sabah Stick Insect
A unique stick insect that mimics a centipede rather than a twig. Its body is segmented and flattened with banded legs. It runs rapidly across the forest floor, behaving more like a centipede than a phasmid.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only stick insects that mimics a centipede instead of a plant, running quickly across the forest floor.