Mediterranean Stick Insect vs Firethorn Leaf Miner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Stick Insect | Firethorn Leaf Miner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bacillus rossius | Phyllonorycter leucographella |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Bacillidae | Gracillariidae |
| Size | 60-105mm | 7-8 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Europe, spreading north |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mediterranean Stick Insect
A slender brown or green stick insect common around the Mediterranean. It is one of the few stick insects native to Europe. Some populations are entirely female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of stick insect species native to Europe, most being tropical.
Firethorn Leaf Miner
A tiny moth whose larvae create blister mines on pyracantha leaves. Originally from southern Europe, it has spread rapidly northward. Mines cause silvery blotches on leaves.
Did You Know?
First recorded in Britain in 1989 and spread across the country within a decade on planted pyracantha hedges.