Sabah Thorny Stick Insect vs Anangu Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sabah Thorny Stick Insect | Anangu Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella echinata | Pulchriphyllium anangu |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | 6-8 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sabah, Borneo | India (Kerala, Karnataka) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Sabah Thorny Stick Insect
A stocky Bornean phasmid densely covered in sharp spines. Its dark coloration and spiny texture make it resemble a piece of thorny bark.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it curls its abdomen upward and snaps its spiny hind legs shut like a trap.
Anangu Leaf Insect
A leaf insect from southwestern India, one of the few Phylliidae known from the Indian subcontinent. It has broad, leaf-shaped abdominal lobes.
Did You Know?
Its discovery extended the known range of the genus Pulchriphyllium into the Indian subcontinent.