Honeysuckle Sawfly vs Anangu Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Honeysuckle Sawfly | Anangu Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zaraea fasciata | Pulchriphyllium anangu |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 6-8 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | India (Kerala, Karnataka) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Honeysuckle Sawfly
A moderately large sawfly with clubbed antennae and a dark body with pale markings. It is closely associated with honeysuckle plants.
Did You Know?
This is one of the smaller members of the Cimbicidae, a family mostly known for its large, robust species.
Anangu Leaf Insect
A leaf insect from southwestern India, one of the few Phylliidae known from the Indian subcontinent. It has broad, leaf-shaped abdominal lobes.
Did You Know?
Its discovery extended the known range of the genus Pulchriphyllium into the Indian subcontinent.