New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect vs Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect | Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha horrida | Labidomera clivicollis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | North America |
| 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.
Green Milkweed Leaf Beetle
A large, handsome beetle with blue-black elytra marked with orange to cream-colored spots and a blue-black pronotum. It is commonly found on milkweed plants across North America.
Did You Know?
Like monarch butterflies, this beetle sequesters toxic cardiac glycosides from milkweed, and its bold coloration warns predators of its unpalatability.