Fenshuiling Stick Insect vs Alpine Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fenshuiling Stick Insect | Alpine Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis | Albulina orbitulus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | China (Guangdong) | Alps, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Alpine Blue
A small, silvery-blue butterfly found only in high alpine grasslands. Males have pale blue uppersides while females are brownish.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a narrow altitudinal band and rarely descends below 1800 meters.