Japanese Stick Insect vs Green Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Stick Insect | Green Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ramulus mikado | Callophrys rubi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 70-100 mm | Wingspan 26-34mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Stick Insect
Known as 'nanafushi' in Japanese, meaning 'seven-jointed.' An elongated, twig-mimicking insect that is nearly invisible when motionless on branches. Can reproduce parthenogenetically.
Did You Know?
Japanese stick insects can reproduce without males through parthenogenesis, and some populations consist entirely of females.
Green Hairstreak
A small butterfly with plain brown uppersides but stunning iridescent green undersides. It always rests with wings closed showing only the green underside.
Did You Know?
It is the only green butterfly in Britain and its color comes from photonic crystals in the wing scales not pigment.