Club-horned Sawfly vs Amazonian Giant Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Amazonian Giant Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Bacteria ferula |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 150-230 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.
Amazonian Giant Stick Insect
A very long stick insect reaching over 200 mm, with an extremely thin body that closely mimics dead twigs. Females are larger and thicker than males and are capable of parthenogenetic reproduction. It remains motionless during the day, swaying gently to mimic wind-blown vegetation.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Bacteria was coined long before the microorganisms were named and refers to its stick-like appearance (from Greek bakterion, meaning small staff).