Waterhouse Stag Beetle vs Mindoro Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waterhouse Stag Beetle | Mindoro Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrognathus muelleri waterhouseorum | Phyllium iyadaon |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lucanidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 25-65 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Guinea | Philippines (Mindoro) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Waterhouse Stag Beetle
A subspecies of the rainbow stag beetle from New Guinea with even more vivid metallic coloring. Highly prized by collectors.
Did You Know?
They display some of the most intense structural coloration found in any beetle species.
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.