Colorful Stick Insect vs Lesser Pine Sawyer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorful Stick Insect | Lesser Pine Sawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achrioptera maroloko | Monochamus sutor |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Achriopteridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 170-230 mm | 15-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Scandinavia, Russia, Central Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Colorful Stick Insect
A newly described giant stick insect with brilliantly colored males showing iridescent blue bodies and orange-red limbs. Its species name means 'colorful' in Malagasy.
Did You Know?
Its name 'maroloko' translates to 'colorful' in Malagasy, a fitting tribute to the extraordinary coloration of the males.
Lesser Pine Sawyer
A mottled brown longhorn beetle found across the boreal forests of Eurasia. It breeds in recently dead or weakened conifer trees. This species is a vector of the pine wood nematode in parts of Europe.
Did You Know?
A single infested log can harbor dozens of larvae, each creating a separate gallery in the sapwood.