Common American Walking Stick vs Creosote Bush Grasshopper Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common American Walking Stick | Creosote Bush Grasshopper Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diapheromera femorata | Bootettix argentatus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Miridae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| 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.
Creosote Bush Grasshopper Bug
A tiny plant bug exclusively associated with creosote bush in North American deserts. Its silvery-green coloring blends perfectly with creosote foliage.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few insects that can tolerate the highly toxic resins of the creosote bush.