Yellow Glassy Tiger vs Walking Leaf
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Glassy Tiger | Walking Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parantica aspasia | Phyllium philippinicum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 60-100 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi) | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Glassy Tiger
A delicate danainae butterfly with semi-transparent wings marked with black veins and margins and pale yellowish cells. It flies slowly and gracefully through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair-pencils on the abdomen that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.
Walking Leaf
Perhaps the most remarkable camouflage in the insect world — an entire insect that looks exactly like a green leaf, complete with veins, midrib, spots, and even fake bite marks.
Did You Know?
Walking leaves are such perfect leaf mimics that even their eggs look like plant seeds — and their gentle swaying walk perfectly imitates a leaf blowing in the breeze.