Socotra Island Blue Butterfly vs Winged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly | Winged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Azanus socotranus | Megacrania batesii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm wingspan | 100-140mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Socotra Island | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Socotra Island Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly endemic to Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Males have bright blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Socotra's extreme isolation has produced many unique species found nowhere else on Earth.
Winged Stick Insect
A large bright green stick insect with well-developed wings that can fly short distances. It feeds on pandanus palms along tropical coastlines. When threatened it sprays a peppermint-scented defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
It sprays a liquid that smells exactly like peppermint oil from glands in its thorax when threatened.