New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect vs Grass Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect | Grass Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycantha horrida | Pachynematus clitellatus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect
A robust, dark-colored stick insect densely covered in sharp tubercles and spines. It is nocturnal and hides in communal groups in crevices during the day.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 20 individuals shelter together in the same crevice during the day, making them one of the most social stick insect species known.
Grass Sawfly
A small, inconspicuous greenish sawfly associated with grasses. Larvae are smooth, pale green and feed on various meadow grasses.
Did You Know?
Grass-feeding sawflies are among the least studied groups of Symphyta despite being common and widespread in grassland ecosystems.