Sabah Thorny Stick Insect vs Clouded Buff Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sabah Thorny Stick Insect | Clouded Buff Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella echinata | Diacrisia sannio |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sabah, Borneo | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Clouded Buff Moth
A medium-sized moth where males are golden-buff and females are pinkish with darker wing borders. Males fly actively in sunshine over heathland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger moths whose males are regular day-fliers, patrolling heathland in bright sun.