Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect vs Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect | Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trachyaretaon carmelae | Colias croceus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 9-13.5 cm | Wingspan 46-54mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust, thorny stick insect from the Philippines reaching up to 13.5 cm. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body surface.
Did You Know?
Its heavily textured body makes it look exactly like a piece of rough bark when motionless.
Clouded Yellow
A fast-flying bright orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders. A pale female form called helice has greenish-white wings instead of orange.
Did You Know?
It migrates north from the Mediterranean each year but the return generation flies south at such high altitude it is rarely observed.