Monkey Grasshopper vs Brunner Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Monkey Grasshopper | Brunner Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paramastax nigra | Bruneria borealis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Eumastacidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 40-60mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Monkey Grasshopper
A miniature grasshopper with bright metallic blue and orange coloration.
Did You Know?
Its vivid coloration is aposematic, warning predators of unpalatable body chemicals.
Brunner Stick Insect
A small thin brown stick insect and one of the few phasmids native to cold temperate North America. It is wingless and matches dry grass stems perfectly. Males and females are similar in size.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few stick insects that can survive cold North American winters by laying cold-tolerant eggs in the soil.