Andropromachus Stick Insect vs Mountain Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Andropromachus Stick Insect | Mountain Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andropromachus scutatus | Deuterophlebia coloradensis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Deuterophlebiidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China (Yunnan) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Mountain Midge
A tiny midge whose larvae cling to rocks in fast-flowing alpine streams with suction discs.
Did You Know?
Adults have bizarre fan-shaped wings that are useless for flight.