Goliath Stick Insect vs New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goliath Stick Insect | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycnema goliath | Eurycantha horrida |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 200-250 mm (females) | 100-140 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Goliath Stick Insect
Australias largest stick insect at up to 250 mm. Females are vivid green with small red wings they flash in threat displays. Males are slender brown and can fly.
Did You Know?
When threatened, this giant stick insect opens tiny red wings and produces a hissing sound — creating a startling threat display from an otherwise perfectly camouflaged insect.
New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect
A robust, dark-colored stick insect densely covered in sharp tubercles and spines. It is nocturnal and hides in communal groups in crevices during the day.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 20 individuals shelter together in the same crevice during the day, making them one of the most social stick insect species known.