Moorland Clouded Yellow vs Nanling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moorland Clouded Yellow | Nanling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias palaeno | Neohirasea nanlingensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pieridae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 48-54 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern and central Europe, temperate Asia | China (Guangdong, Nanling Mountains) |
| Conservation | Least Concern (nationally endangered in several co | Data Deficient |
Moorland Clouded Yellow
A lemon-yellow butterfly with dark wing borders found in northern bogs and mountain moors. It is a glacial relict species that has declined as peatlands have been drained.
Did You Know?
As a relic of the last ice age, it survives only in the coldest, most acidic habitats in western Europe.
Nanling Stick Insect
A stick insect recently described from the Nanling Mountains of Guangdong, China. It is closely related to other Chinese Neohirasea species.
Did You Know?
The Nanling Mountains are a major biodiversity hotspot with many endemic insect species.