Zela Metalmark vs Andropromachus Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zela Metalmark | Andropromachus Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Emesis zela | Andropromachus scutatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Riodinidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, Mexico | China (Yunnan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Zela Metalmark
A small butterfly with rust-brown wings marked with fine dark lines and subtle metallic scaling. It inhabits mountain canyons in the borderlands of Arizona and Mexico.
Did You Know?
It is one of the target species for butterfly watchers visiting the famous canyons of southeastern Arizona.
Andropromachus Stick Insect
A winged stick insect from Yunnan Province in China with a shield-like thoracic plate. Males are capable of sustained flight.
Did You Know?
Its scutellum (shield-shaped plate on the thorax) is unusually prominent for a Necrosciinae stick insect.