Spiny Leaf Insect vs Heracles Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spiny Leaf Insect | Heracles Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllium westwoodii | Pulchriphyllium heracles |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phylliidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 70-100mm | 8-10 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Heracles Leaf Insect
A recently described leaf insect from Vietnam named for the Greek hero Heracles. It is a large species with striking venation on its wings.
Did You Know?
It was described in 2021 as part of a molecular study that split the old genus Phyllium into multiple new genera.