Giant Walkingstick vs Tethered Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Walkingstick | Tethered Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaphasma denticrus | Manomera tenuescens |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 75-180 mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | United States (Eastern) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Tethered Walkingstick
A very thin, elongated walkingstick from the eastern United States. It is among the most slender of all North American phasmids.
Did You Know?
Its extreme slenderness makes it virtually invisible when resting motionless on a twig.