Sumatran Stick Mantis vs Wheat Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumatran Stick Mantis | Wheat Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Toxodera hauseri | Cephus cinctus |
| Order | Mantodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Toxoderidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 65-90 mm | 8-13 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sumatra, Indonesia | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Sumatran Stick Mantis
A slender stick mantis found in the montane forests of Sumatra. It is one of the few Toxodera species adapted to cooler highland conditions.
Did You Know?
It lives at elevations above 1,000 meters, unusually high for a tropical stick mantis.
Wheat Stem Sawfly
A major pest of wheat and barley on the northern Great Plains of North America. Larvae bore inside stems, weakening them and causing lodging.
Did You Know?
Larvae girdle the stem base before pupating, causing the stem to fall over at harvest.