Chinese Stick Insect vs European Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Stick Insect | European Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ramulus irregulariterdentatus | Neodiprion sertifer |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 10-14 cm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Chinese Stick Insect
A long, slender stick insect with subtle irregular teeth along the edges of its body. It inhabits subtropical forests of southern China.
Did You Know?
Its mitochondrial genome has been fully sequenced and used as a reference for Phasmatidae phylogenetics.
European Pine Sawfly
A common defoliator of pines in Europe and an invasive pest in North America. Larvae feed gregariously on older needles of various pine species.
Did You Know?
A nuclear polyhedrosis virus naturally controls its populations and is used as a biopesticide.