Scarlet Pergid Sawfly vs Fenshuiling Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Pergid Sawfly | Fenshuiling Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pergagrapta polita | Neohirasea fenshuilingensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pergidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | China (Guangdong) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Scarlet Pergid Sawfly
A brightly colored Australian sawfly with a polished dark body and reddish highlights. Larvae feed on eucalyptus and are often found in clusters.
Did You Know?
The genus Pergagrapta is endemic to Australia and represents part of the remarkable radiation of pergid sawflies on that continent.
Fenshuiling Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from the Fenshuiling Nature Reserve in China. It has dark brown coloring and a slender body.
Did You Know?
It was discovered during a biodiversity survey of one of China's richest subtropical forest reserves.