Moss Mimic Stick Insect vs Gray's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Mimic Stick Insect | Gray's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trychopeplus laciniatus | Haaniella grayii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 8-12 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei |
| 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.
Gray's Thorny Stick Insect
A large thorny stick insect named after the zoologist John Edward Gray. It inhabits the dense rainforests of Borneo.
Did You Know?
Borneo is the center of Heteropterygidae diversity, with more species than any other region.