Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect vs Golden Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect | Golden Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudodiacantha macklottii | Perga gravenhorstii |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 120-160mm | 14-22 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect
A large stick insect with a rough textured body covered in small outgrowths that mimic lichen. Its greenish-gray coloring completes the camouflage. It is nocturnal and incredibly slow-moving.
Did You Know?
Its lichen-like texture is so detailed that even close inspection with a hand lens can fail to reveal it is an insect.
Golden Pergid Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with distinctive golden-orange coloring and dark wing venation. Larvae are gregarious spitfires on eucalyptus.
Did You Know?
Female Perga sawflies show an unusual degree of parental care, standing guard over their egg masses for days to protect them from parasitoids.