Montieth's Leaf Insect vs Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Montieth's Leaf Insect | Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium monteithi | Haaniella muelleri |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phylliidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 7-11 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia (Queensland) | Malaysia (Borneo) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Montieth's Leaf Insect
A leaf insect from the tropical forests of Queensland, Australia. It is one of only a few Phylliidae species found on the Australian continent.
Did You Know?
It is one of the southernmost-ranging leaf insects in the world.
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.