Ericoriai Leaf Insect vs North American Water Scorpion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ericoriai Leaf Insect | North American Water Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium ericoriai | Ranatra fusca |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Phylliidae | Nepidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 28-40 mm including siphon |
| Habitat | Mountains | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindanao) | North America |
| 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.
North American Water Scorpion
A stick-like aquatic predator found in ponds and marshes across eastern North America. It walks slowly on submerged vegetation to ambush prey.
Did You Know?
Despite being fully winged, it rarely flies and prefers to walk along the bottom of shallow ponds.