Sunda Colugo Stick Insect vs Giant Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Stick Insect | Giant Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asceles tanarata | Megaphasma denticrus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 100-180 mm | 75-180 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Cameron Highlands, Borneo) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Giant Walkingstick
The longest insect native to North America at up to 180 mm. Completely wingless and nocturnal. Named for small spines under its mesofemur.
Did You Know?
At 7 inches long, this is North Americas largest insect by length — yet it is so well camouflaged as a twig that most people walk right past them without noticing.