Brunner Stick Insect vs Silver-green Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brunner Stick Insect | Silver-green Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bruneria borealis | Phyllobius argentatus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 40-60mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.