New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect vs Jungle Nymph
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect | Jungle Nymph |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha horrida | Heteropteryx dilatata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm | 130-160 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia |
| 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.
Jungle Nymph
One of the heaviest stick insects, with females weighing up to 65 grams. Females are bright green with small wings; males are mottled brown and can fly.
Did You Know?
The jungle nymph is one of the heaviest insects alive — adult females can weigh 65 grams and will defensively slash their powerful spiny hind legs when threatened.