Spanish Copper vs Spiny Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Copper | Spiny Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus hispanus | Phyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Carabidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 22-34 mm | 70-100mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Western Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spanish Copper
A spectacular ground beetle with vivid coppery-red and green metallic colouring. It inhabits southern French and Iberian mountain forests.
Did You Know?
Collectors once prized it so highly that over-collection led to local population declines.
Spiny Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect with a bright green flat body edged with small teeth-like spines. The female body is virtually identical to a broad green leaf. Males are smaller with functional wings for flight.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs that look exactly like plant seeds, and the eggs can take up to 6 months to hatch.