Oak Slug Sawfly vs Gray's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Slug Sawfly | Gray's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caliroa quercuscoccineae | Haaniella grayii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm (adult) | 8-12 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Malaysia (Borneo), Brunei |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Oak Slug Sawfly
A slug-like sawfly larva that skeletonizes oak leaves in North America. Severe infestations cause browning of the canopy by midsummer.
Did You Know?
The slimy larval coating deters most predators except for a few specialized parasitoid wasps.
Gray's Thorny Stick Insect
A large thorny stick insect named after the zoologist John Edward Gray. It inhabits the dense rainforests of Borneo.
Did You Know?
Borneo is the center of Heteropterygidae diversity, with more species than any other region.