New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect vs Westwood's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect | Westwood's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha horrida | Cryptophyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm | 8-10 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| 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.
Westwood's Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect named after the entomologist John Obadiah Westwood. Females are broad and bright green, mimicking fresh leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are reddish-brown when they hatch, mimicking dead leaves before turning green as they mature.