Japanese Maple Sawfly vs Sun Moth Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Maple Sawfly | Sun Moth Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalodontes cephalotes | Epidares nolimetangere |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Malaysia (Borneo) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Sun Moth Stick Insect
A chunky dark brown stick insect covered in dense spines and thorns from Borneo. Females are wingless while males have short wings revealing bright hindwing patches.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name means "touch me not," a reference to the painful spines covering its entire body.