Sun Moth Stick Insect vs Bud-wing Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sun Moth Stick Insect | Bud-wing Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epidares nolimetangere | Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | 60-90mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo) | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Sun Moth Stick Insect
A chunky dark brown stick insect covered in dense spines and thorns from Borneo. Females are wingless while males have short wings revealing bright hindwing patches.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name means "touch me not," a reference to the painful spines covering its entire body.
Bud-wing Stick Insect
A medium-sized brown stick insect with tiny bud-like wings. It has knobby projections on its body mimicking tree buds. It was described from a national park in Thailand.
Did You Know?
Its wing remnants resemble plant buds, adding to its twig-like camouflage among budding branches.