Moss Mimic Stick Insect vs Crimson Rose
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Mimic Stick Insect | Crimson Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trychopeplus laciniatus | Pachliopta hector |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | Wingspan 90-120mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America | Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Moss Mimic Stick Insect
A stick insect covered in elaborate green lobed projections that make it look like a piece of moss-covered twig. Its camouflage among mossy branches is extraordinarily effective. It moves very slowly.
Did You Know?
Its mossy lobed body decorations are so detailed that it is virtually impossible to spot among actual moss.
Crimson Rose
A striking black swallowtail with bright crimson patches on the hindwings and a red body. It is a model species for mimicry by other butterflies.
Did You Know?
Its body contains toxic aristolochic acids from its larval food plant making it unpalatable and a model for multiple mimic species.