Bordered Rose Sawfly vs Stratocles Walkingstick

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Bordered Rose Sawfly Stratocles Walkingstick
Scientific Name Arge cyanocrocea Stratocles multilineatus
Order Hymenoptera Phasmatodea
Family Argidae Pseudophasmatidae
Size 7-10 mm 5-8 cm
Habitat Underground Forests
Diet Herbivores Herbivores
Regions Europe Brazil, Peru, Colombia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Bordered Rose Sawfly

A compact sawfly with a striking combination of an orange body and metallic blue-black wings. Larvae are green with orange heads and feed on rose leaves.

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Did You Know?

This species is sometimes confused with its relative Arge ochropus, but can be distinguished by its blue-tinged rather than purple-tinged wings.

Stratocles Walkingstick

A multi-lined walkingstick from South America with several faint longitudinal stripes. It is found in tropical forests of the Amazon region.

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Did You Know?

Its multiple body stripes break up its outline, providing camouflage against striped bark and stems.