Zhao Stick Insect vs Yellow-Banded Cimbicid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zhao Stick Insect | Yellow-Banded Cimbicid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryganistria chinensis | Trichiosoma tibiale |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Cimbicidae |
| Size | 357 mm body (640 mm with legs) | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Zhao Stick Insect
The longest insect ever measured at 64 cm with legs extended. Discovered in 2014 in Guangxi, China. A captive-bred specimen set the world record in 2017.
Did You Know?
This stick insect was so elusive that entomologist Zhao Li spent six years searching for it after hearing reports from local villagers before finally spotting one at night.
Yellow-Banded Cimbicid
A large, hairy sawfly with a banded abdomen and prominent clubbed antennae. The body is covered in dense yellowish hairs giving it a bumblebee-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This large sawfly is frequently mistaken for a bumblebee in flight due to its hairy body and loud buzzing sound.