Westwood's Leaf Insect vs Oak Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Westwood's Leaf Insect | Oak Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophyllium westwoodii | Caliroa quercuscoccineae |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phylliidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 8-10 cm | 4-5 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Westwood's Leaf Insect
A large leaf insect named after the entomologist John Obadiah Westwood. Females are broad and bright green, mimicking fresh leaves.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are reddish-brown when they hatch, mimicking dead leaves before turning green as they mature.
Oak Slug Sawfly
A slug-like sawfly larva that skeletonizes oak leaves in North America. Severe infestations cause browning of the canopy by midsummer.
Did You Know?
The slimy larval coating deters most predators except for a few specialized parasitoid wasps.