Mottled Tortoise Beetle vs Giant Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Tortoise Beetle | Giant Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deloyala guttata | Megaphasma denticrus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 75-180 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Tortoise Beetle
A small tortoise beetle with variable coloration, often gold with irregular black spots on the elytra. Like its relatives, it has broadly expanded margins that overhang the body.
Did You Know?
Its coloring can shift between gold and dull orange-brown depending on humidity and the beetle's physiological state.
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.