Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect vs Arctic Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect | Arctic Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudophasma cambridgei | Amauronematus abnormis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Cambridge's Striped Stick Insect
A Brazilian stick insect only recently redescribed with its female and egg first identified. It has a slender, brown body.
Did You Know?
The female and egg of this species were not formally described until over a century after the male was named.
Arctic Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly associated with willows in Arctic and subarctic regions. Females use their saw-like ovipositor to cut slits in willow leaves and stems for egg-laying. Larvae resemble caterpillars and feed openly on leaves.
Did You Know?
Arctic sawfly larvae can produce silk pads to anchor themselves to willow leaves during strong tundra winds.