Mottled Umber Moth vs Winged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Umber Moth | Winged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erannis defoliaria | Megacrania batesii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan (males) | 100-140mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Umber Moth
A variably patterned brown moth where males range from pale to almost black. Females are completely wingless and resemble small spiders.
Did You Know?
Wingless females attract mates by releasing pheromones from the trunk of their host tree.
Winged Stick Insect
A large bright green stick insect with well-developed wings that can fly short distances. It feeds on pandanus palms along tropical coastlines. When threatened it sprays a peppermint-scented defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
It sprays a liquid that smells exactly like peppermint oil from glands in its thorax when threatened.