Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly vs Titan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly | Titan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pamphilius sylvaticus | Acrophylla titan |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 160-260 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| 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.
Titan Stick Insect
One of the longest stick insects in Australia and among the longest insects in the world. Females can reach over 250 mm in body length with legs extended to nearly half a meter.
Did You Know?
Female titan stick insects drop their eggs from the treetops to the forest floor below, where they may take over two years to hatch.