Moss Mimic Stick Insect vs Goliath Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Mimic Stick Insect | Goliath Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trychopeplus laciniatus | Eurycnema goliath |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 200-250 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Moss Mimic Stick Insect
A stick insect covered in elaborate green lobed projections that make it look like a piece of moss-covered twig. Its camouflage among mossy branches is extraordinarily effective. It moves very slowly.
Did You Know?
Its mossy lobed body decorations are so detailed that it is virtually impossible to spot among actual moss.
Goliath Stick Insect
Australias largest stick insect at up to 250 mm. Females are vivid green with small red wings they flash in threat displays. Males are slender brown and can fly.
Did You Know?
When threatened, this giant stick insect opens tiny red wings and produces a hissing sound — creating a startling threat display from an otherwise perfectly camouflaged insect.