Ericoriai Leaf Insect vs Sabah Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ericoriai Leaf Insect | Sabah Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium ericoriai | Aschiphasma annulipes |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phylliidae | Aschiphasmatidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 50-70mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindanao) | Asia |
| 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.
Sabah Stick Insect
A unique stick insect that mimics a centipede rather than a twig. Its body is segmented and flattened with banded legs. It runs rapidly across the forest floor, behaving more like a centipede than a phasmid.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only stick insects that mimics a centipede instead of a plant, running quickly across the forest floor.