Northern Black Fly vs South American Walking Stick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Black Fly | South American Walking Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium venustum | Ctenomorpha gargantua |
| Order | Diptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Simuliidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 180-250 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | South America (Brazil, Peru, Bolivia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Black Fly
A common biting black fly of northern forests and boreal streams. Larvae form dense colonies on submerged rocks in cold flowing water.
Did You Know?
Females can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by hosts from over 20 meters away.
South American Walking Stick
An extremely long stick insect that can reach over 250 mm in body length, making it one of the longest insects in South America. It is bright green as a nymph, becoming brown and bark-like as an adult. Females are flightless, while males can glide short distances.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it drops to the ground and lies perfectly still, becoming virtually indistinguishable from a fallen twig.