Giant Thorny Walking Stick
Heteropteryx dilatata
Conservation
Not Evaluated
Habitat
Tropical Rainforests
Natural Range
Southeast Asia
Activity
Nocturnal
Diet
Herbivorous
Zoo Location
House of Bugs
Fascinating Facts
- This species is sexually dimorphic: the females are larger (about 15cm) and usually deep green in color but have underdeveloped wings and cannot fly. The males are much smaller (about 10cm) and usually brown.
- In contrast to the females, males have fully developed wings and can glide.
