Thorn-legged Stick Insect vs Engrailed Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thorn-legged Stick Insect | Engrailed Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aretaon asperrimus | Ectropis crepuscularia |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 60-85mm | 35-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thorn-legged Stick Insect
A heavily armored stick insect covered in sharp thorns and spines across its entire body. Its brown coloring and spiny texture make it resemble thorny bark. Males are smaller and smoother than females.
Did You Know?
Its entire body is covered in such dense thorns that it feels like a cactus and is painful to handle carelessly.
Engrailed Moth
A cryptic grey-brown moth with jagged crosslines and excellent bark-mimicking camouflage. It rests flat against tree trunks during the day.
Did You Know?
It can be confused with several similar species and was only recently separated from Ectropis bistortata.