Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly vs Giant Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly | Giant Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pamphilius sylvaticus | Megaphasma denticrus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 75-180 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long filiform antennae and a broad head. Larvae roll or fold birch leaves with silk and feed within the shelters.
Did You Know?
The flattened body shape of pamphiliid sawflies is an adaptation that allows adults to squeeze into tight spaces in leaf litter and bark crevices.
Giant Walkingstick
The longest insect native to North America at up to 180 mm. Completely wingless and nocturnal. Named for small spines under its mesofemur.
Did You Know?
At 7 inches long, this is North Americas largest insect by length — yet it is so well camouflaged as a twig that most people walk right past them without noticing.