Creosote Bush Walkingstick vs Big-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Creosote Bush Walkingstick | Big-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diapheromera covilleae | Pipunculus campestris |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Diptera |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Pipunculidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), Mexico | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Creosote Bush Walkingstick
A desert-adapted walkingstick that feeds on creosote bush in the American Southwest. It matches the gray-green color of its host plant.
Did You Know?
It is a specialist feeder on creosote bush, one of the most drought-tolerant plants in North America.
Big-headed Fly
A small fly with an enormously enlarged, almost entirely eye-covered spherical head. It hovers in vegetation searching for leafhopper hosts in which to parasitize.
Did You Know?
Its enormous eyes give it near-360-degree vision, allowing it to spot leafhoppers from any angle while hovering.