Malagasy Walking Stick vs Giant Malaysian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Walking Stick | Giant Malaysian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera impennis | Arachnacris corporalis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 140-210 mm | 80-100 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Malagasy Walking Stick
A large, wingless stick insect with a robust green body covered in small tubercles and spiny projections. Females can reach over 20 cm in length.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'impennis' means wingless, distinguishing it from relatives that have retained at least vestigial wing buds.
Giant Malaysian Katydid
Among the heaviest katydids in the world with females weighing over 30 grams. Found in lowland Bornean rainforest. The large body and powerful legs give it a spider-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This katydid is so large and heavy that when it lands on a branch at night, the impact is audible — local people sometimes mistake the sound for a small mammal moving through the canopy.