Goliath Stick Insect vs Two-spotted Grouse Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goliath Stick Insect | Two-spotted Grouse Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycnema goliath | Paratettix mexicanus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 200-250 mm (females) | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Two-spotted Grouse Locust
A tiny pygmy grasshopper commonly found at the muddy margins of ponds and streams across the Americas. It often has two pale spots on its pronotum.
Did You Know?
It spends most of its time at the water's edge and can leap onto the water surface and skate across it to escape danger.