Short-winged Green Stick Insect vs Box Sucker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Green Stick Insect | Box Sucker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthoxyla inermis | Psylla buxi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Psyllidae |
| Size | 80-110mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-winged Green Stick Insect
A smooth bright green stick insect native to New Zealand. All known individuals are female. It has tiny vestigial wings that are useless for flight. It feeds on a wide variety of native plants.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found for this species; the entire population reproduces through obligate parthenogenesis.
Box Sucker
A tiny jumping plant louse that causes cupping and distortion of box leaves. Nymphs produce waxy secretions. Can cause significant damage to ornamental box hedges.
Did You Know?
Causes the characteristic cupped and distorted leaves seen on many box hedges in spring.