Regent Skipper vs Giant Spiny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Regent Skipper | Giant Spiny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euschemon rafflesia | Haaniella dehaanii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 100-140mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Regent Skipper
A large, strikingly colored skipper butterfly with black wings marked by bold yellow and blue patches. It is the only skipper in the world that couples its wings like a true butterfly.
Did You Know?
It is so unique it is placed in its own subfamily, Euschemoninae, found nowhere else on Earth.
Giant Spiny Stick Insect
A massive dark brown stick insect with prominent spines and a thick cylindrical body. Females are exceptionally heavy-bodied. It is one of the largest insects by bulk in Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Females are so heavy and bulky that they look more like a piece of rough bark than a stick.