Conle's Stick Insect vs Glanville Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conle's Stick Insect | Glanville Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conlephasma enigma | Melitaea cinxia |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-6 cm | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindoro) | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern (rare in Britain) |
Conle's Stick Insect
A rare and enigmatic stick insect from the Philippines, unusual for a typically neotropical family. Its discovery was taxonomically surprising.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only Pseudophasmatidae species found in Asia, far from the family's American center of diversity.
Glanville Fritillary
An orange and black chequered butterfly confined in Britain to the Isle of Wight's coastal cliffs. It was named after Lady Eleanor Glanville, an eccentric 17th-century collector.
Did You Know?
Lady Glanville's relatives tried to have her will annulled, claiming only a lunatic would collect butterflies.