Punched Metalmark vs Stratocles Walkingstick

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Punched Metalmark Stratocles Walkingstick
Scientific Name Adelotypa annulifera Stratocles multilineatus
Order Lepidoptera Phasmatodea
Family Riodinidae Pseudophasmatidae
Size 25-32 mm wingspan 5-8 cm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Nectar Feeders Herbivores
Regions South America Brazil, Peru, Colombia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Punched Metalmark

Brown metalmark with distinctive pale-ringed dark spots giving a punched-hole appearance. Active in the forest understory.

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Did You Know?

The ring-shaped markings on its wings inspired both its common and scientific names.

Stratocles Walkingstick

A multi-lined walkingstick from South America with several faint longitudinal stripes. It is found in tropical forests of the Amazon region.

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Did You Know?

Its multiple body stripes break up its outline, providing camouflage against striped bark and stems.