Short-winged Green Stick Insect vs Great Eggfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Green Stick Insect | Great Eggfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthoxyla inermis | Hypolimnas bolina |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 80-110mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | South and Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Great Eggfly
A striking tropical butterfly in which males are jet black with large iridescent white-blue spots. Females are variable and often mimic toxic danaid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, attacking birds, lizards, and even people who enter their patch.