Neohirasea Stick Insect vs Naga Nawab Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neohirasea Stick Insect | Naga Nawab Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea maerens | Polyura nepenthes |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | Wingspan 70-90 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Vietnam, Southern China | India, Nepal, Myanmar, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neohirasea Stick Insect
A small to medium winged stick insect commonly found across Vietnam. It has dark coloring with contrasting pale leg bands.
Did You Know?
Several new Neohirasea species were recently described from previously unexplored mountain ranges in China.
Naga Nawab Butterfly
A powerful fast-flying butterfly with green-washed wings and short tails on the hindwings. It is drawn to rotting fruit and animal dung rather than flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, it never visits flowers and feeds exclusively on fermenting organic matter.