New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect vs Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha horrida | Trachyaretaon carmelae |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm | 9-13.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect
A robust, dark-colored stick insect densely covered in sharp tubercles and spines. It is nocturnal and hides in communal groups in crevices during the day.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 20 individuals shelter together in the same crevice during the day, making them one of the most social stick insect species known.
Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust, thorny stick insect from the Philippines reaching up to 13.5 cm. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body surface.
Did You Know?
Its heavily textured body makes it look exactly like a piece of rough bark when motionless.