Thorny Devil Stick Insect vs Thorn-legged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thorny Devil Stick Insect | Thorn-legged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha calcarata | Aretaon asperrimus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm | 60-85mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia |
| 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.
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.