Tethered Walkingstick vs Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tethered Walkingstick | Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Manomera tenuescens | Trachyaretaon carmelae |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 9-13.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (Eastern) | Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tethered Walkingstick
A very thin, elongated walkingstick from the eastern United States. It is among the most slender of all North American phasmids.
Did You Know?
Its extreme slenderness makes it virtually invisible when resting motionless on a twig.
Carmelae's Thorny Stick Insect
A robust, thorny stick insect from the Philippines reaching up to 13.5 cm. It has rough, bark-like texture on its body surface.
Did You Know?
Its heavily textured body makes it look exactly like a piece of rough bark when motionless.