Dimidiata Deer Fly vs Westwood's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dimidiata Deer Fly | Westwood's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops dimidiata | Cryptophyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tabanidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 8-10 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dimidiata Deer Fly
A medium-sized deer fly with distinctly banded wings, found in West African rainforests. It serves as a secondary vector of Loa loa alongside C. silacea. Larvae develop in muddy swamp soils near forest streams.
Did You Know?
Wood smoke fires in villages are used traditionally to repel this fly, which is strongly attracted to dark moving objects.
Westwood's Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect named after the entomologist John Obadiah Westwood. Females are broad and bright green, mimicking fresh leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are reddish-brown when they hatch, mimicking dead leaves before turning green as they mature.