Marauder Ant vs Thorn-legged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marauder Ant | Thorn-legged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carebara diversa | Aretaon asperrimus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 1-15 mm | 60-85mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marauder Ant
An Asian ant with the greatest size variation of any ant species, with major workers 500 times heavier than minor workers. Raiding columns can be 100 meters long.
Did You Know?
Minor workers ride on the bodies of major workers like passengers, jumping off to attack when prey is encountered.
Thorn-legged Stick Insect
A heavily armored stick insect covered in sharp thorns and spines across its entire body. Its brown coloring and spiny texture make it resemble thorny bark. Males are smaller and smoother than females.
Did You Know?
Its entire body is covered in such dense thorns that it feels like a cactus and is painful to handle carelessly.