Foxglove Pug vs Winged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Foxglove Pug | Winged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia pulchellata | Megacrania batesii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 17-21 mm wingspan | 100-140mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Foxglove Pug
A small moth whose larvae feed exclusively inside foxglove flowers. Well-camouflaged with subtle brown markings. Found wherever foxgloves grow.
Did You Know?
Larvae are perfectly camouflaged inside foxglove flowers, feeding on the developing seeds.
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.