Prostoia Forestfly vs Giant Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Prostoia Forestfly | Giant Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prostoia besametsa | Megaphasma denticrus |
| Order | Plecoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Nemouridae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 75-180 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Prostoia Forestfly
A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.
Did You Know?
The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.
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.