Spanish Stick Insect vs Columbine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Stick Insect | Columbine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptynia hispanica | Pristiphora aquilegiae |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 4-6 cm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Spain, Portugal | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spanish Stick Insect
A small, slender European stick insect found across the Iberian Peninsula. It is one of the few phasmids native to Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of stick insect species native to Europe.
Columbine Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose pale green larvae feed on the leaves of columbine plants. Larvae can cause significant damage in flower gardens.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward and can reduce a columbine plant to bare stems and leaf ribs within days.