Spiny Leaf Insect vs Sunda Colugo Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spiny Leaf Insect | Sunda Colugo Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium westwoodii | Asceles tanarata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phylliidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 70-100mm | 100-180 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Cameron Highlands, Borneo) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spiny Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect with a bright green flat body edged with small teeth-like spines. The female body is virtually identical to a broad green leaf. Males are smaller with functional wings for flight.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs that look exactly like plant seeds, and the eggs can take up to 6 months to hatch.
Sunda Colugo Stick Insect
A very slender, elongated stick insect found in the highlands of Southeast Asia. It is bright green with extremely long thin legs and sways gently when disturbed to mimic vegetation in wind.
Did You Know?
Females can reproduce through parthenogenesis, producing viable female offspring without mating with males.