Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect vs Glacial Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mueller's Thorny Stick Insect | Glacial Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella muelleri | Leuctra alpina |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Plecoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Leuctridae |
| Size | 7-11 cm | 6-9 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo) | Alps, Pyrenees |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Glacial Stonefly
A small, slender stonefly found in the coldest alpine headwater streams. Its needle-like wings are rolled tightly around its body at rest.
Did You Know?
Its rolled-wing resting posture gives the family its common name of needle flies.