Wangpeng's Stick Insect vs Poplar Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wangpeng's Stick Insect | Poplar Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neohirasea wangpengi | Trichiocampus viminalis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lonchodidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Wangpeng's Stick Insect
A recently described stick insect from China named after the entomologist Wang Peng. It has a dark body with pale leg banding.
Did You Know?
It was one of five new Neohirasea species described in a single taxonomic paper on Chinese stick insects.
Poplar Sawfly
A small sawfly with a yellow-orange body and black head. Its brightly colored yellow-and-black larvae feed on poplar and willow leaves in conspicuous clusters.
Did You Know?
The larvae display classic aposematic coloration with bold yellow and black markings, warning predators of their unpalatability.