Great Mormon vs Ortiz's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Mormon | Ortiz's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio memnon | Phyllium ortizi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Papilionidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | Wingspan 120-150mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Philippines (Mindanao) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Great Mormon
A large swallowtail butterfly where females come in multiple dramatically different forms mimicking various toxic butterfly species. Males are uniformly dark.
Did You Know?
Females exist in over 20 different color forms each mimicking a different toxic butterfly species for protection.
Ortiz's Leaf Insect
A recently described leaf insect from Mindanao in the southern Philippines. It is distinguished by the shape of its thoracic plates.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Filipino researcher who contributed significantly to the taxonomy of Philippine leaf insects.