Alpine Snow Fly vs Bhaskara's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Snow Fly | Bhaskara's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chionea lutescens | Pulchriphyllium bhaskarai |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Limoniidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm body length | 6-8 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Scavengers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Central Europe | Indonesia (Java) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Alpine Snow Fly
A yellowish wingless crane fly found on snow in alpine regions. It breeds in soil beneath the snowpack where larvae feed on decaying matter.
Did You Know?
Adults emerge in midwinter and mate directly on the snow surface.
Bhaskara's Leaf Insect
A leaf insect endemic to Java, Indonesia, recently separated from closely related species. It has distinctly rounded abdominal lobes.
Did You Know?
It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2021, previously being lumped with mainland Asian leaf insects.