Short-winged Green Stick Insect vs Northern Two-striped Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Green Stick Insect | Northern Two-striped Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthoxyla inermis | Anisomorpha ferruginea |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phasmatidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 80-110mm | 4-6 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | United States (South-central) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-winged Green Stick Insect
A smooth bright green stick insect native to New Zealand. All known individuals are female. It has tiny vestigial wings that are useless for flight. It feeds on a wide variety of native plants.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found for this species; the entire population reproduces through obligate parthenogenesis.
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.