Setaceous Hebrew Character vs Short-winged Green Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Setaceous Hebrew Character | Short-winged Green Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia c-nigrum | Acanthoxyla inermis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Noctuidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 38-45 mm wingspan | 80-110mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Setaceous Hebrew Character
A grey-brown moth with a dark mark on the forewing resembling a Hebrew letter. It is a migratory species that regularly reinforces its northern populations.
Did You Know?
The 'c-nigrum' in its scientific name describes the black C-shaped mark on the forewing.
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.