Provence Short-tailed Blue vs Sipyloidea Tuberculata Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Provence Short-tailed Blue | Sipyloidea Tuberculata Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cupido alcetas | Sipyloidea tuberculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 7-10 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and southern Europe | China (Guangxi) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Provence Short-tailed Blue
One of Europe's smallest butterflies with violet-blue males and dark brown females. It lacks the tail projection of its close relative the short-tailed blue.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large puddle clubs on damp ground to drink mineral-rich water.
Sipyloidea Tuberculata Stick Insect
A winged stick insect from southern China with small tubercles along its thorax. It was recently described from specimens collected in Guangxi.
Did You Know?
It was described as a new species during a comprehensive revision of Chinese Necrosciinae stick insects.