Common American Walking Stick vs Stratocles Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common American Walking Stick | Stratocles Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diapheromera femorata | Stratocles multilineatus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Brazil, Peru, Colombia |
| 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.
Stratocles Walkingstick
A multi-lined walkingstick from South America with several faint longitudinal stripes. It is found in tropical forests of the Amazon region.
Did You Know?
Its multiple body stripes break up its outline, providing camouflage against striped bark and stems.