Sabah Thorny Stick Insect vs Unarmed Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sabah Thorny Stick Insect | Unarmed Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella echinata | Clitarchus tepaki |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sabah, Borneo | New Zealand (Northland) |
| 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.
Unarmed Stick Insect
A smooth-bodied stick insect endemic to the far north of New Zealand. It is slimmer than its relative Clitarchus hookeri.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to the northernmost tip of New Zealand's North Island around Cape Reinga.