Celebes Leaf Insect vs Ochraceum Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Celebes Leaf Insect | Ochraceum Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium celebicum | Simulium ochraceum |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Phylliidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 65-85 mm | 1.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Sulawesi, Indonesia | Mexico, Guatemala, southern Mexico, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Celebes Leaf Insect
A leaf insect from Sulawesi with remarkably detailed leaf venation on its wings and body. Color ranges from bright green to yellow with brown edges.
Did You Know?
Its eggs resemble tiny seeds, providing camouflage even before the insect hatches.
Ochraceum Black Fly
A small orangish-brown black fly that is the principal vector of onchocerciasis in Central America and southern Mexico. It breeds in small, fast-running mountain streams. Biting activity peaks in the early morning and late afternoon in coffee-growing regions.
Did You Know?
The Americas are close to eliminating onchocerciasis thanks to mass ivermectin distribution targeting this vector's parasite.