New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect vs Chans Megastick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect | Chans Megastick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha horrida | Phobaeticus chani |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm | 357 mm body (567 mm with legs) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Chans Megastick
The longest insect in the world at 567 mm (with legs extended). Discovered in Borneo in 1989. Only six specimens have ever been collected.
Did You Know?
Chans megastick is the longest insect ever discovered at 56.7 cm — over half a meter long. Only six specimens have ever been found, all from the canopy of Borneo.