Oak Slug Sawfly vs Unarmed Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Slug Sawfly | Unarmed Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caliroa quercuscoccineae | Clitarchus tepaki |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm (adult) | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | New Zealand (Northland) |
| 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.
Unarmed Stick Insect
A smooth-bodied stick insect endemic to the far north of New Zealand. It is slimmer than its relative Clitarchus hookeri.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to the northernmost tip of New Zealand's North Island around Cape Reinga.