Fan-foot Moth vs Westwood's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fan-foot Moth | Westwood's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis | Cryptophyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Erebidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 8-10 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.
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.