Sabah Stick Insect vs Giant Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sabah Stick Insect | Giant Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aschiphasma annulipes | Phobaeticus kirbyi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Aschiphasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 50-70mm | 25-33 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Giant Stick Insect
A very large stick insect from Borneo with extremely elongated legs. Males are slender and capable of flight with their well-developed wings.
Did You Know?
Its legs alone can span over 20 cm, allowing it to bridge gaps between branches in the canopy.