Fall Webworm vs Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fall Webworm | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyphantria cunea | Trachyaretaon carmelae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Erebidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 25-42 mm wingspan | 9-13.5 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Fall Webworm
A native North American moth whose caterpillars build communal silk webs on tree branches. It has become invasive in Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Unlike tent caterpillars, fall webworm nests enclose the foliage the larvae are feeding on.
Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust, thorny stick insect from the Philippines reaching up to 13.5 cm. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body surface.
Did You Know?
Its heavily textured body makes it look exactly like a piece of rough bark when motionless.