Apollo Butterfly vs Moss Mimic Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apollo Butterfly | Moss Mimic Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius apollo | Trychopeplus laciniatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Papilionidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 62-86 mm wingspan | 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mountain ranges of Europe and central Asia | Central America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Data Deficient |
Apollo Butterfly
A large white butterfly with translucent wings bearing red and black eyespots, found on mountain slopes. It is one of Europe's most iconic and threatened montane species.
Did You Know?
After mating, the male deposits a waxy plug called a sphragis on the female to prevent rival matings.
Moss Mimic Stick Insect
A stick insect covered in elaborate green lobed projections that make it look like a piece of moss-covered twig. Its camouflage among mossy branches is extraordinarily effective. It moves very slowly.
Did You Know?
Its mossy lobed body decorations are so detailed that it is virtually impossible to spot among actual moss.