Mediterranean Stick Insect vs Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Stick Insect | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bacillus rossius | Arge berberidis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Bacillidae | Argidae |
| Size | 60-105mm | 7-9 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
A sawfly pest of barberry and mahonia shrubs, skeletonizing leaves in gardens. Larvae are slug-like and pale green with a dark head.
Did You Know?
Two generations per year can completely strip barberry hedges of their foliage by late summer.