Giant Walkingstick vs Galapagos Flightless Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Walkingstick | Galapagos Flightless Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaphasma denticrus | Nesoecia cooksoni |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 75-180 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Giant Walkingstick
The longest insect native to North America at up to 180 mm. Completely wingless and nocturnal. Named for small spines under its mesofemur.
Did You Know?
At 7 inches long, this is North Americas largest insect by length — yet it is so well camouflaged as a twig that most people walk right past them without noticing.
Galapagos Flightless Katydid
A large flightless katydid endemic to the Galapagos Islands. Part of the archipelagos remarkable pattern where 74% of endemic orthopterans have lost the ability to fly.
Did You Know?
In the Galapagos, 74% of endemic grasshoppers and crickets have evolved flightlessness — the same pattern seen in many island insect populations worldwide.