Common American Walking Stick vs August Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common American Walking Stick | August Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diapheromera femorata | Ennomos quercinaria |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common American Walking Stick
The most common stick insect in North America, with a slender brown or green body. During outbreak years it can defoliate large areas of deciduous forest.
Did You Know?
During mass outbreaks, so many eggs fall from the trees that they can be heard hitting the leaf litter like rain, with densities of over 150 eggs per square meter.
August Thorn
A thorn moth flying in late summer with warm yellow-brown wings. Rests with wings spread flat. Larvae feed on oak and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The angular wing shape and brown coloring give it a remarkable resemblance to a dry autumn leaf.