Peruvian Fern Stick Insect vs Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Fern Stick Insect | Luzon Peacock Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oreophoetes peruana | Papilio chikae |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 100-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America | Luzon, Philippines (highly restricted range) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Peruvian Fern Stick Insect
A striking stick insect with a black body and contrasting red or orange wings. Males are more brightly colored than females and both sexes spray a defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
When threatened, this stick insect sprays a milky defensive secretion from glands behind its head that contains quinoline compounds and smells like toffee.
Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
An extremely rare Philippine endemic with dark wings bearing brilliant green bands and large red-centered hindwing eyespots. It was only discovered in 1965.
Did You Know?
It was named after the Filipina lepidopterist Chika Okano, who contributed to Philippine butterfly taxonomy.