Green Bean Stick Insect vs Riband Wave Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Bean Stick Insect | Riband Wave Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diapherodes gigantea | Idaea aversata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 120-175 mm | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Bean Stick Insect
A large, thick-bodied bright green stick insect from the Caribbean. Females are heavy and wingless while males are slender with long functional wings.
Did You Know?
Despite their cumbersome size, male green bean stick insects are capable of sustained flight and will readily fly to lights at night during the breeding season.
Riband Wave Moth
A small greyish moth occurring in both banded and plain forms. The banded form has a conspicuous dark central band across the forewings.
Did You Know?
Both the banded and plain forms can emerge from the same brood of eggs.