Thorny Devil Stick Insect vs Hainan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thorny Devil Stick Insect | Hainan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha calcarata | Ramulus hainanense |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm | 8-11 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | China (Hainan Island) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hainan Stick Insect
A slender green stick insect found on Hainan Island in southern China. It feeds on tropical broadleaf vegetation.
Did You Know?
Hainan Island's isolation has produced several endemic phasmid species found nowhere else.