Sabah Thorny Stick Insect vs Velvet Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sabah Thorny Stick Insect | Velvet Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella echinata | Peruphasma schultei |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sabah, Borneo | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Velvet Stick Insect
A jet-black velvety stick insect with bright red vestigial wings found in one small area.
Did You Know?
Its entire wild range covers less than five hectares in the Cordillera del Condor.