South American Walkingstick vs Pacific Spiketail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Walkingstick | Pacific Spiketail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocnophiloidea longipes | Cordulegaster dorsalis |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Odonata |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 65-75 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Walkingstick
A long-legged tropical walkingstick from the forests of South America. Its elongated legs help it bridge gaps between branches.
Did You Know?
Its proportionally long legs are among the longest relative to body size in any Diapheromeridae species.
Pacific Spiketail
The only spiketail dragonfly on the Pacific coast of North America. It has a dark brown body with yellow dorsal spots and patrols shaded forest seepages.
Did You Know?
It is the only spiketail species found west of the Rocky Mountains in North America.