Gray's Thorny Stick Insect vs Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gray's Thorny Stick Insect | Black-Headed Ash Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haaniella grayii | Tethida barda |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 8-12 cm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
A small sawfly whose larvae have distinctive black heads and whitish-green bodies. They feed on the underside of ash leaflets, skeletonizing them.
Did You Know?
This species is often mistaken for moth caterpillars, but like all sawfly larvae, it has more than five pairs of prolegs on its abdomen.