Red Underwing vs Fenshuiling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Underwing | Fenshuiling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala nupta | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Erebidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | Wingspan 70-82mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | China (Guangdong) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Red Underwing
A large moth with bark-like grey forewings and vivid red and black banded hindwings flashed as a startle defense.
Did You Know?
When disturbed from tree bark it flashes its bright red hindwings creating a startle effect then vanishes by closing them.
Fenshuiling Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from the Fenshuiling Nature Reserve in China. It has dark brown coloring and a slender body.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a biodiversity survey of one of China's richest subtropical forest reserves.