Peruvian Fern Stick Insect vs Blatchley's Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Fern Stick Insect | Blatchley's Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oreophoetes peruana | Manomera blatchleyi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | United States (Southeastern) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peruvian Fern Stick Insect
A striking stick insect with a black body and contrasting red or orange wings. Males are more brightly colored than females and both sexes spray a defensive chemical.
Did You Know?
When threatened, this stick insect sprays a milky defensive secretion from glands behind its head that contains quinoline compounds and smells like toffee.
Blatchley's Walkingstick
A slender, brown walkingstick found in the southeastern United States. It is named after the American entomologist Willis Blatchley.
Did You Know?
Males are noticeably smaller and thinner than females, a common trait in Diapheromeridae.