Blue Striped Nettle Grub vs Colorado Walking Stick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Striped Nettle Grub | Colorado Walking Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parasa lepida | Parabacillus coloradus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Limacodidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 4-7 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar) | United States (Southwest) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Striped Nettle Grub
A small moth with vivid green forewings edged in dark chocolate brown. The caterpillar is bright green with blue longitudinal stripes and bears venomous urticating spines that cause intense pain.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's sting is so painful it is compared to a wasp sting, and the venomous spines can cause welts lasting several days.
Colorado Walking Stick
A small, slender walkingstick found in arid regions of the western United States. It is well adapted to desert scrubland habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few phasmids adapted to survive in the hot, dry conditions of the American Southwest.