Thorny Devil Stick Insect vs Painted Lichen Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thorny Devil Stick Insect | Painted Lichen Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha calcarata | Hypoprepia fucosa |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Arctiidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm | 25-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Painted Lichen Moth
A small moth with distinctive grey forewings bearing bright red-orange stripes running from base to tip. It is one of the lichen moths, whose larvae feed on lichens and algae.
Did You Know?
Its bold warning coloration advertises chemical defenses derived from the lichen compounds its larvae consume.