Alpine Snow Fly vs Andropromachus Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Snow Fly | Andropromachus Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chionea lutescens | Andropromachus scutatus |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Limoniidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm body length | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Scavengers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Central Europe | China (Yunnan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Snow Fly
A yellowish wingless crane fly found on snow in alpine regions. It breeds in soil beneath the snowpack where larvae feed on decaying matter.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge in midwinter and mate directly on the snow surface.
Andropromachus Stick Insect
A winged stick insect from Yunnan Province in China with a shield-like thoracic plate. Males are capable of sustained flight.
Did You Know?
Its scutellum (shield-shaped plate on the thorax) is unusually prominent for a Necrosciinae stick insect.