Brunner Stick Insect vs Carolina Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brunner Stick Insect | Carolina Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bruneria borealis | Diapheromera carolina |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 40-60mm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | United States (Southeastern) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brunner Stick Insect
A small thin brown stick insect and one of the few phasmids native to cold temperate North America. It is wingless and matches dry grass stems perfectly. Males and females are similar in size.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few stick insects that can survive cold North American winters by laying cold-tolerant eggs in the soil.
Carolina Walkingstick
A walkingstick found in the southeastern United States, closely related to the northern walkingstick. It prefers warmer, more humid habitats.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes difficult to distinguish from Diapheromera femorata without examining genitalic structures.