Oleander Hawkmoth vs Sabah Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oleander Hawkmoth | Sabah Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Daphnis nerii | Aschiphasma annulipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Sphingidae | Aschiphasmatidae |
| Size | 80-120 mm wingspan | 50-70mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oleander Hawkmoth
A large hawkmoth with beautiful camouflage patterns in shades of green and pink that perfectly match oleander leaves. It is a strong migrant.
Did You Know?
Despite its larvae feeding on the highly toxic oleander plant, the caterpillars are not themselves poisonous to predators.
Sabah Stick Insect
A unique stick insect that mimics a centipede rather than a twig. Its body is segmented and flattened with banded legs. It runs rapidly across the forest floor, behaving more like a centipede than a phasmid.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only stick insects that mimics a centipede instead of a plant, running quickly across the forest floor.