Gray's Thorny Stick Insect vs Sabah Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gray's Thorny Stick Insect | Sabah Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella grayii | Aschiphasma annulipes |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Aschiphasmatidae |
| Size | 8-12 cm | 50-70mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.