Arctic Tiger Moth vs Chinese Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Tiger Moth | Chinese Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grammia quenseli | Ramulus irregulariterdentatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Erebidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 34-44 mm wingspan | 10-14 cm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Arctic Russia, Alaska, northern Canada, alpine Europe | China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Tiger Moth
A striking moth with black and cream striped forewings and orange-red hindwings with black spots. The hairy caterpillar is black with reddish bands. Adults are active during the brief Arctic and alpine summer.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's dark coloration allows it to bask in the sun and raise its body temperature well above the ambient Arctic air temperature.
Chinese Stick Insect
A long, slender stick insect with subtle irregular teeth along the edges of its body. It inhabits subtropical forests of southern China.
Did You Know?
Its mitochondrial genome has been fully sequenced and used as a reference for Phasmatidae phylogenetics.