Death Head Hawk Moth vs Fenshuiling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Death Head Hawk Moth | Fenshuiling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acherontia lachesis | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Sphingidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | China (Guangdong) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Death Head Hawk Moth
An Asian death head moth that squeaks loudly and raids bee hives for honey.
Did You Know?
It produces a chemical that mimics bee pheromones to avoid attack inside hives.
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.