Malayan Stick Insect vs Pine Sawyer Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malayan Stick Insect | Pine Sawyer Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phobaeticus serratipes | Monochamus galloprovincialis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | Body 270-330 mm, total with legs up to 550 mm | 15-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Malayan Stick Insect
An extremely long stick insect with serrated legs that was once the longest known insect. Females can reach over 300 mm in body length alone.
Did You Know?
Before the discovery of P. chani, this species held the world record as the longest insect.
Pine Sawyer Beetle
A large brown longhorn beetle that breeds in dying or recently dead pine trees. It is a vector of the devastating pine wood nematode.
Did You Know?
It can transmit pinewood nematode, which has destroyed vast pine forests in Portugal.