Pine Processionary vs Hainan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Processionary | Hainan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thaumetopoea pityocampa | Ramulus hainanense |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Notodontidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 36-42 mm wingspan | 8-11 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East | China (Hainan Island) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Processionary
A grey moth whose caterpillars march in long nose-to-tail processions between their silk nests and feeding sites. The larvae's urticating hairs cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
Jean-Henri Fabre once tricked a procession into following itself in a circle for seven days without stopping.
Hainan Stick Insect
A slender green stick insect found on Hainan Island in southern China. It feeds on tropical broadleaf vegetation.
Did You Know?
Hainan Island's isolation has produced several endemic phasmid species found nowhere else.