Giant Spiny Stick Insect vs Golden Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Spiny Stick Insect | Golden Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella dehaanii | Perga gravenhorstii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 100-140mm | 14-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Spiny Stick Insect
A massive dark brown stick insect with prominent spines and a thick cylindrical body. Females are exceptionally heavy-bodied. It is one of the largest insects by bulk in Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Females are so heavy and bulky that they look more like a piece of rough bark than a stick.
Golden Pergid Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with distinctive golden-orange coloring and dark wing venation. Larvae are gregarious spitfires on eucalyptus.
Did You Know?
Female Perga sawflies show an unusual degree of parental care, standing guard over their egg masses for days to protect them from parasitoids.