Bud-wing Stick Insect vs Ericoriai Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bud-wing Stick Insect | Ericoriai Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis | Phyllium ericoriai |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 60-90mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Philippines (Mindanao) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Data Deficient |
Bud-wing Stick Insect
A medium-sized brown stick insect with tiny bud-like wings. It has knobby projections on its body mimicking tree buds. It was described from a national park in Thailand.
Did You Know?
Its wing remnants resemble plant buds, adding to its twig-like camouflage among budding branches.
Ericoriai Leaf Insect
A Philippine leaf insect described relatively recently from Mindanao. It has notably wide abdominal lobes for its size.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Filipino entomologist who first collected it in the mountains of Mindanao.