Arctic Aphid vs Arizonan Walking Stick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Aphid | Arizonan Walking Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acyrthosiphon svalbardicum | Diapheromera arizonensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Aphididae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia, Greenland | United States (Arizona), Mexico (Northern) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Aphid
A small, pale green aphid that is one of the most northerly herbivorous insects on Earth. It feeds on the sap of Dryas octopetala and other Arctic plants. Populations are entirely parthenogenetic in the High Arctic.
Did You Know?
This aphid reproduces entirely without mating in the Arctic, producing live young that are clones of the mother.
Arizonan Walking Stick
A walkingstick found in the mountains and canyons of Arizona. It is typically brown or tan to blend with desert vegetation.
Did You Know?
It inhabits the sky islands of southern Arizona, isolated mountain ranges surrounded by desert.