Little Carpenterworm vs New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Carpenterworm | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionoxystus macmurtrei | Eurycantha horrida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cossidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 25–45 mm wingspan | 100-140 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Little Carpenterworm
A smaller relative of the carpenterworm moth that bores into oaks and other hardwoods. Larvae create long tunnels through the sapwood and heartwood.
Did You Know?
Its tunnels reduce the commercial value of lumber and provide entry points for wood-decay fungi.
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.