Thorny Devil Stick Insect vs Fenshuiling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thorny Devil Stick Insect | Fenshuiling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha calcarata | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | China (Guangdong) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Fenshuiling Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from the Fenshuiling Nature Reserve in China. It has dark brown coloring and a slender body.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a biodiversity survey of one of China's richest subtropical forest reserves.