Nanling Stick Insect vs Japanese Comma Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nanling Stick Insect | Japanese Comma Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea nanlingensis | Nymphalis vaualbum |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | China (Guangdong, Nanling Mountains) | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Japanese Comma Butterfly
Known as 'erutateha' in Japanese, a large nymphalid butterfly with deeply scalloped wing edges. The undersides provide excellent bark camouflage. Adults overwinter and can be seen flying on warm winter days.
Did You Know?
This butterfly hibernates through winter as an adult and can sometimes be seen flying on unusually warm days in January and February in Japan.