Mexican Firefly vs Northern Two-striped Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Firefly | Northern Two-striped Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Photinus mexicanus | Anisomorpha ferruginea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Lampyridae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 4-6 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, Mexico | United States (South-central) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mexican Firefly
A medium-sized firefly from Mexico and Central America with a dark body and yellowish-red pronotum. It produces a yellow-green flash in subtropical and tropical habitats.
Did You Know?
The firefly spectacle at Nanacamilpa in Tlaxcala, Mexico, where millions synchronize their flashes, involves closely related Photinus species.
Northern Two-striped Walkingstick
A tan to brown walkingstick found in the south-central United States. It is sometimes called the 'musk mare' for its chemical spray.
Did You Know?
Like its southern relative, it sprays a milky, irritating chemical called anisomorphal at predators.