Oncotophasma Stick Insect vs New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oncotophasma Stick Insect | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oncotophasma martini | Eurycantha horrida |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 7-10 cm | 100-140 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oncotophasma Stick Insect
A medium-sized stick insect with distinctive tubercles along its thorax. It is found in montane forests of Central America.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Phasmatidae species native to Central America, where the family is relatively uncommon.
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.