Carolina Walkingstick vs Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carolina Walkingstick | Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diapheromera carolina | Boloria acrocnema |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 6-9 cm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (Southeastern) | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Carolina Walkingstick
A walkingstick found in the southeastern United States, closely related to the northern walkingstick. It prefers warmer, more humid habitats.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes difficult to distinguish from Diapheromera femorata without examining genitalic structures.
Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
A small alpine butterfly found only above 3900 m in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It was not discovered until 1978.
Did You Know?
Climate change is pushing its alpine habitat ever higher, leaving it with nowhere to go.