Thorny Devil Stick Insect vs Panzer's Nomad Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thorny Devil Stick Insect | Panzer's Nomad Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha calcarata | Nomada panzeri |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| 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.
Panzer's Nomad Bee
A wasp-mimicking cleptoparasitic bee that targets Andrena mining bee nests. Its bright red, yellow, and black coloring warns predators of its sting.
Did You Know?
It has lost all pollen-collecting structures because its larvae are fed entirely by stolen provisions from mining bee nests.