Steel-blue Woodwasp vs Sun Moth Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steel-blue Woodwasp | Sun Moth Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sirex cyaneus | Epidares nolimetangere |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Siricidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 12–28 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Malaysia (Borneo) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Steel-blue Woodwasp
A metallic blue woodwasp native to Europe that breeds in fir and spruce. It is closely related to the more destructive Sirex noctilio.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative Sirex noctilio, this species rarely causes significant economic damage to forestry.
Sun Moth Stick Insect
A chunky dark brown stick insect covered in dense spines and thorns from Borneo. Females are wingless while males have short wings revealing bright hindwing patches.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name means "touch me not," a reference to the painful spines covering its entire body.