Northern Two-striped Walkingstick vs Colorado Flower Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Two-striped Walkingstick | Colorado Flower Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisomorpha ferruginea | Brachyleptura champlaini |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pseudophasmatidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6 cm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | United States (South-central) | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Colorado Flower Longhorn
A slender, black and yellow flower-visiting longhorn beetle. Larvae develop in decaying hardwood logs.
Did You Know?
Adults are important pollinators of mountain wildflowers despite being primarily known as wood borers.