Club-horned Sawfly vs Sermyle Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Sermyle Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Sermyle mexicana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras |
| 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.
Sermyle Walkingstick
A medium-sized walkingstick native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical dry forests and woodland habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most widely distributed walkingstick species in Mesoamerica.