Malayan Stick Insect vs Sun Moth Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malayan Stick Insect | Sun Moth Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phobaeticus serratipes | Epidares nolimetangere |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | Body 270-330 mm, total with legs up to 550 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand | Malaysia (Borneo) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Malayan Stick Insect
An extremely long stick insect with serrated legs that was once the longest known insect. Females can reach over 300 mm in body length alone.
Did You Know?
Before the discovery of P. chani, this species held the world record as the longest insect.
Sun Moth Stick Insect
A chunky dark brown stick insect covered in dense spines and thorns from Borneo. Females are wingless while males have short wings revealing bright hindwing patches.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name means "touch me not," a reference to the painful spines covering its entire body.