Titan Stick Insect vs Evergreen Bagworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Titan Stick Insect | Evergreen Bagworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acrophylla titan | Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Psychidae |
| Size | 160-260 mm | Males 25 mm wingspan; females wingless and legless |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Evergreen Bagworm Moth
A North American bagworm whose larvae construct spindle-shaped bags covered in bits of leaves and twigs. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate and kill ornamental evergreen trees.
Did You Know?
The adult female is so reduced that she is essentially a bag of eggs with no wings, legs, eyes, or functional mouthparts.