Fenshuiling Stick Insect vs Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fenshuiling Stick Insect | Elm Cimbicid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis | Cimbex luteus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Parks |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China (Guangdong) | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Fenshuiling Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from the Fenshuiling Nature Reserve in China. It has dark brown coloring and a slender body.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a biodiversity survey of one of China's richest subtropical forest reserves.
Elm Cimbicid Sawfly
A large, pale yellowish sawfly with conspicuous knobbed antennae. It is associated with elm trees where the large green larvae feed.
Did You Know?
This species has become less commonly recorded following the decline of elm populations due to Dutch elm disease across Europe.