Pine Sawyer Beetle vs Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Sawyer Beetle | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monochamus galloprovincialis | Trachyaretaon carmelae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 15-28 mm | 9-13.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pine Sawyer Beetle
A large brown longhorn beetle that breeds in dying or recently dead pine trees. It is a vector of the devastating pine wood nematode.
Did You Know?
It can transmit pinewood nematode, which has destroyed vast pine forests in Portugal.
Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust, thorny stick insect from the Philippines reaching up to 13.5 cm. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body surface.
Did You Know?
Its heavily textured body makes it look exactly like a piece of rough bark when motionless.