King Cricket vs Montieth's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | King Cricket | Montieth's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libanasidus vittatus | Phyllium monteithi |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Anostostomatidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Australia (Queensland) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
King Cricket
A large armored cricket that forages on forest floors and can bite through human skin.
Did You Know?
It raises its hind legs and stridulates loudly when threatened.
Montieth's Leaf Insect
A leaf insect from the tropical forests of Queensland, Australia. It is one of only a few Phylliidae species found on the Australian continent.
Did You Know?
It is one of the southernmost-ranging leaf insects in the world.