Jungle Nymph vs Lapland Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jungle Nymph | Lapland Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heteropteryx dilatata | Erebia embla |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 130-160 mm (females) | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jungle Nymph
One of the heaviest stick insects, with females weighing up to 65 grams. Females are bright green with small wings; males are mottled brown and can fly.
Did You Know?
The jungle nymph is one of the heaviest insects alive — adult females can weigh 65 grams and will defensively slash their powerful spiny hind legs when threatened.
Lapland Ringlet
A dark brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed black eyespots on both wings. The flight is slow and bobbing close to the ground. It inhabits wet boggy areas in the boreal and subarctic zones.
Did You Know?
This butterfly has a strict biennial cycle, with adults emerging only in odd or even years in any given location.