Common Pine Sawfly vs Gray's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Pine Sawfly | Gray's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diprion pini | Haaniella grayii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diprionidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 8-12 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Common Pine Sawfly
One of the most important pine defoliators in European forestry. Outbreaks cause growth losses and predispose trees to bark beetle attack.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester pine resin and can squirt it at predators when threatened.
Gray's Thorny Stick Insect
A large thorny stick insect named after the zoologist John Edward Gray. It inhabits the dense rainforests of Borneo.
Did You Know?
Borneo is the center of Heteropterygidae diversity, with more species than any other region.