Mountain Midge vs Macleay's Spectre
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Midge | Macleay's Spectre |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deuterophlebia coloradensis | Extatosoma popa |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Deuterophlebiidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-14 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Papua New Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Midge
A tiny midge whose larvae cling to rocks in fast-flowing alpine streams with suction discs.
Did You Know?
Adults have bizarre fan-shaped wings that are useless for flight.
Macleay's Spectre
A large, leaf-mimicking phasmid closely related to the giant prickly stick insect. Its body is covered in lobed projections resembling dried leaves.
Did You Know?
Its lobed body appendages curl and resemble dead, decaying leaves to perfection.