Titan Stick Insect vs Dwarf Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Titan Stick Insect | Dwarf Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrophylla titan | Haaniella parva |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 160-260 mm | 2.5-4 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Malaysia (Borneo) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Titan Stick Insect
One of the longest stick insects in Australia and among the longest insects in the world. Females can reach over 250 mm in body length with legs extended to nearly half a meter.
Did You Know?
Female titan stick insects drop their eggs from the treetops to the forest floor below, where they may take over two years to hatch.
Dwarf Thorny Stick Insect
The smallest member of the genus Haaniella, with males reaching only about 3 cm. Despite its small size, it retains the family's characteristic spines.
Did You Know?
At only 2.5 cm, males of this species are tiny compared to the 17 cm female jungle nymphs in the same family.