Ericoriai Leaf Insect vs Andropromachus Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ericoriai Leaf Insect | Andropromachus Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium ericoriai | Andropromachus scutatus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phylliidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindanao) | China (Yunnan) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Andropromachus Stick Insect
A winged stick insect from Yunnan Province in China with a shield-like thoracic plate. Males are capable of sustained flight.
Did You Know?
Its scutellum (shield-shaped plate on the thorax) is unusually prominent for a Necrosciinae stick insect.