Canary Islands Blue Butterfly vs Fenshuiling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Blue Butterfly | Fenshuiling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclyrius webbianus | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | China (Guangdong) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Canary Islands Blue Butterfly
A small endemic blue butterfly found on the Canary Islands. Males have bright violet-blue upperwings and females are browner.
Did You Know?
It is the only representative of its genus and is entirely restricted to the Canary archipelago.
Fenshuiling Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from the Fenshuiling Nature Reserve in China. It has dark brown coloring and a slender body.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a biodiversity survey of one of China's richest subtropical forest reserves.