Sunda Colugo Stick Insect vs Sun Moth Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Stick Insect | Sun Moth Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asceles tanarata | Epidares nolimetangere |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 100-180 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Cameron Highlands, Borneo) | Malaysia (Borneo) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
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.