Miami Blue vs Fenshuiling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Miami Blue | Fenshuiling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 2-2.5 cm wingspan | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | China (Guangdong) |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Data Deficient |
Miami Blue
A small blue butterfly once common throughout coastal South Florida. It is now restricted to a few islands in the Florida Keys.
Did You Know?
Hurricane Andrew in 1992 devastated much of its remaining habitat, accelerating its decline.
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.