Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly vs Prairie Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly | Prairie Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis | Diapheromera velii |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Mydidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 cm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | United States (Central and Western) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
A large flower fly endemic to the Delhi Sands area of San Bernardino County, California. It was the first fly to be listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Did You Know?
Listing this fly in 1993 caused controversy when it delayed construction of a hospital in its habitat.
Prairie Walkingstick
A grassland-dwelling walkingstick found in the central United States. Unlike forest species, it lives among grasses and low shrubs.
Did You Know?
It is one of few stick insects adapted to life in open grasslands rather than forest habitats.