Japanese Maple Sawfly vs Spiny Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Maple Sawfly | Spiny Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalodontes cephalotes | Phyllium westwoodii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 70-100mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Maple Sawfly
A colorful web-spinning sawfly with a large head, bright orange body, and distinctive long antennae. It is associated with umbelliferous plants in southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Despite its common association with umbellifers, this species belongs to a family mostly known for conifer and broadleaf tree feeders.
Spiny Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect with a bright green flat body edged with small teeth-like spines. The female body is virtually identical to a broad green leaf. Males are smaller with functional wings for flight.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs that look exactly like plant seeds, and the eggs can take up to 6 months to hatch.