Peruvian Fern Stick Insect vs European Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Fern Stick Insect | European Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oreophoetes peruana | Neodiprion sertifer |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 7-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Peruvian Fern Stick Insect
A striking stick insect with a black body and contrasting red or orange wings. Males are more brightly colored than females and both sexes spray a defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
When threatened, this stick insect sprays a milky defensive secretion from glands behind its head that contains quinoline compounds and smells like toffee.
European Pine Sawfly
A common defoliator of pines in Europe and an invasive pest in North America. Larvae feed gregariously on older needles of various pine species.
Did You Know?
A nuclear polyhedrosis virus naturally controls its populations and is used as a biopesticide.