Pink-Winged Flying Stick Insect vs Gray's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink-Winged Flying Stick Insect | Gray's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Marmessoidea rosea | Haaniella grayii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 7-10 cm | 8-12 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pink-Winged Flying Stick Insect
A slender winged stick insect with vivid pink hindwings used in flight. Males are strong fliers while females are heavier and fly less.
Did You Know?
Its bright pink wings are normally hidden and only revealed during flight or as a startle display.
Gray's Thorny Stick Insect
A large thorny stick insect named after the zoologist John Edward Gray. It inhabits the dense rainforests of Borneo.
Did You Know?
Borneo is the center of Heteropterygidae diversity, with more species than any other region.