Green Bean Stick Insect vs Large Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Bean Stick Insect | Large Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diapherodes gigantea | Arge pagana |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Argidae |
| Size | 120-175 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Green Bean Stick Insect
A large, thick-bodied bright green stick insect from the Caribbean. Females are heavy and wingless while males are slender with long functional wings.
Did You Know?
Despite their cumbersome size, male green bean stick insects are capable of sustained flight and will readily fly to lights at night during the breeding season.
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.