Ericoriai Leaf Insect vs Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ericoriai Leaf Insect | Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium ericoriai | Lamprolina aeneipennis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phylliidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindanao) | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Steelblue Jewel Leaf Beetle
A large, robust Australian leaf beetle with brilliant metallic steely-blue to purple elytra and a dark green pronotum. It is associated with Eucalyptus and related Myrtaceae in eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest and most spectacularly metallic chrysomelid beetles in Australia, with coloring rivaling tropical jewel beetles.