Coccinata Glider vs Samar Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coccinata Glider | Samar Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cymothoe coccinata | Phyllium samarense |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon) | Philippines (Samar Island) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Coccinata Glider
A medium-sized butterfly with brilliant scarlet-red males and mottled brown females. It glides gracefully through forest understory. The larvae feed exclusively on plants in the family Achariaceae.
Did You Know?
The bright red of the male serves as a warning signal, as the butterfly accumulates toxins from its larval food plants.
Samar Leaf Insect
A leaf insect found on Samar Island in the eastern Philippines. It was described as part of ongoing surveys of Philippine phasmid diversity.
Did You Know?
Samar Island's dense, largely unexplored forests likely harbor additional undiscovered phasmid species.