Bud-wing Stick Insect vs Central Asian Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bud-wing Stick Insect | Central Asian Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis | Parnassius actius |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 60-90mm | 65-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Central Asia, Pamir, Tian Shan |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Bud-wing Stick Insect
A medium-sized brown stick insect with tiny bud-like wings. It has knobby projections on its body mimicking tree buds. It was described from a national park in Thailand.
Did You Know?
Its wing remnants resemble plant buds, adding to its twig-like camouflage among budding branches.
Central Asian Apollo
A large, high-altitude Apollo butterfly of the Pamir and Tian Shan mountains. It has a powerful gliding flight over barren rocky terrain.
Did You Know?
It is one of the highest-flying butterflies in the world, recorded above 5000 meters.