Palos Verdes Blue vs Short-winged Green Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Palos Verdes Blue | Short-winged Green Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis | Acanthoxyla inermis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm wingspan | 80-110mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Oceania |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Palos Verdes Blue
A tiny blue butterfly endemic to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County. It was thought extinct in 1983 before being rediscovered in 1994.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the rarest butterflies in the world, with captive breeding programs helping sustain the population.
Short-winged Green Stick Insect
A smooth bright green stick insect native to New Zealand. All known individuals are female. It has tiny vestigial wings that are useless for flight. It feeds on a wide variety of native plants.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found for this species; the entire population reproduces through obligate parthenogenesis.