Mindoro Leaf Insect vs Australian March Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mindoro Leaf Insect | Australian March Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium iyadaon | Bibio imitator |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Phylliidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Philippines (Mindoro) | Australia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Mindoro Leaf Insect
A leaf insect endemic to Mindoro Island in the Philippines. Its name comes from a local word meaning 'leaf.'
Did You Know?
Each major island in the Philippines appears to harbor its own distinct species of leaf insect.
Australian March Fly
A robust black bibionid fly that appears in large numbers during the Australian autumn. It has a hairy body and is a sluggish flyer, often seen resting on vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite sharing the common name with horse flies in Australia, march flies in the family Bibionidae are completely harmless.