Wangpeng's Stick Insect vs Thorny Devil Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wangpeng's Stick Insect | Thorny Devil Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea wangpengi | Eurycantha calcarata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 100-150 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China | Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Wangpeng's Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from China named after the entomologist Wang Peng. It has a dark body with pale leg banding.
Did You Know?
It was one of five new Neohirasea species described in a single taxonomic paper on Chinese stick insects.
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.