Tessellated Stick Insect vs Thorny Devil Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tessellated Stick Insect | Thorny Devil Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tessulata tessulata | Eurycantha calcarata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 100-150 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tessellated Stick Insect
A brown patterned stick insect covered in tessellated scale-like markings that resemble rough bark. Its legs are flattened and bark-like. It is a nocturnal feeder that remains motionless during the day.
Did You Know?
Its unique tessellated pattern looks like interlocking tiles of bark, a camouflage strategy unlike any other stick insect.
Thorny Devil Stick Insect
A massive, heavily armored stick insect from New Guinea with powerful spiny hind legs. Males have a large curved spine on each hind femur used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males use the large curved spine on their hind legs as a weapon, clamping down on predators or rival males like a vice with surprising force.