Children's Stick Insect vs Australian Satin Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Children's Stick Insect | Australian Satin Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tropidoderus childrenii | Perga lewisi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 100-150mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Children's Stick Insect
A large Australian leaf insect with broad flattened body and legs. Females are vivid green and resemble eucalyptus leaves. Males are more slender and brown. It was named after the curator of the British Museum.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it was named after J.G. Children, a 19th-century zoologist at the British Museum, not for being child-friendly.
Australian Satin Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with a satiny dark blue-black body. Larvae are robust and feed in clusters on eucalyptus foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae tap their bodies rhythmically against the branch when disturbed, producing vibrations that may alert other larvae in the colony.