August Thorn vs Fenshuiling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | August Thorn | Fenshuiling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos quercinaria | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | China (Guangdong) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
August Thorn
A thorn moth flying in late summer with warm yellow-brown wings. Rests with wings spread flat. Larvae feed on oak and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The angular wing shape and brown coloring give it a remarkable resemblance to a dry autumn leaf.
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.