Sallow vs Titan Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow | Titan Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthia icteritia | Acrophylla titan |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Noctuidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 160-260 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.
Titan Stick Insect
One of the longest stick insects in Australia and among the longest insects in the world. Females can reach over 250 mm in body length with legs extended to nearly half a meter.
Did You Know?
Female titan stick insects drop their eggs from the treetops to the forest floor below, where they may take over two years to hatch.