Mediterranean Stick Insect vs Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Stick Insect | Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bacillus rossius | Haaniella muelleri |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Bacillidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 60-105mm | 7-11 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Malaysia (Borneo) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Mediterranean Stick Insect
A slender brown or green stick insect common around the Mediterranean. It is one of the few stick insects native to Europe. Some populations are entirely female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of stick insect species native to Europe, most being tropical.
Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust Bornean thorny stick insect with strong sexual dimorphism. It is one of five recently revised Haaniella species.
Did You Know?
A 2016 taxonomic revision described five new Haaniella species, highlighting how much diversity remains to be catalogued.