Glanville Fritillary vs Samar Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glanville Fritillary | Samar Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melitaea cinxia | Phyllium samarense |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Philippines (Samar Island) |
| Conservation | Least Concern (rare in Britain) | Data Deficient |
Glanville Fritillary
An orange and black chequered butterfly confined in Britain to the Isle of Wight's coastal cliffs. It was named after Lady Eleanor Glanville, an eccentric 17th-century collector.
Did You Know?
Lady Glanville's relatives tried to have her will annulled, claiming only a lunatic would collect butterflies.
Samar Leaf Insect
A leaf insect found on Samar Island in the eastern Philippines. It was described as part of ongoing surveys of Philippine phasmid diversity.
Did You Know?
Samar Island's dense, largely unexplored forests likely harbor additional undiscovered phasmid species.