Birch Sawfly vs Spanish Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Birch Sawfly | Spanish Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimbex femoratus | Leptynia hispanica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 4-6 cm |
| Habitat | Parks | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Spain, Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Birch Sawfly
One of the largest European sawflies, with a stout body, clubbed antennae, and variable coloring from black to yellowish-brown. Larvae are large, pale green caterpillar-like grubs found curled on birch leaves.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the large larva can squirt a jet of fluid from glands above its spiracles as a defensive mechanism.
Spanish Stick Insect
A small, slender European stick insect found across the Iberian Peninsula. It is one of the few phasmids native to Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of stick insect species native to Europe.