Gray's Thorny Stick Insect vs Giant Bornean Walking Stick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gray's Thorny Stick Insect | Giant Bornean Walking Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella grayii | Tirachoidea jianfenglingensis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 8-12 cm | 150-230 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Gray's Thorny Stick Insect
A large thorny stick insect named after the zoologist John Edward Gray. It inhabits the dense rainforests of Borneo.
Did You Know?
Borneo is the center of Heteropterygidae diversity, with more species than any other region.
Giant Bornean Walking Stick
A very large, robust stick insect with a heavily textured green or brown body covered in small tubercles. Females are bulky and wingless while males are smaller with vestigial wings.
Did You Know?
When grabbed, it can reflexively drop a leg that continues to twitch, distracting the predator while the insect escapes.