Westwood's Leaf Insect vs Black Jungle Queen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Westwood's Leaf Insect | Black Jungle Queen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophyllium westwoodii | Stichophthalma howqua |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phylliidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-10 cm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Westwood's Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect named after the entomologist John Obadiah Westwood. Females are broad and bright green, mimicking fresh leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are reddish-brown when they hatch, mimicking dead leaves before turning green as they mature.
Black Jungle Queen
A large, powerful butterfly with dark brown to black upper wings and elaborately patterned undersides featuring ocelli and intricate brown and cream marbling. It flies in the early morning.
Did You Know?
It is crepuscular, flying only during dawn and dusk, and spends the heat of the day resting motionless in the dark forest understory.