Tethered Walkingstick vs Crucifer Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tethered Walkingstick | Crucifer Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Manomera tenuescens | Phyllotreta cruciferae |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (Eastern) | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Crucifer Flea Beetle
A shiny black jumping beetle that causes shothole damage on canola and mustard seedlings. It is one of the most serious pests of prairie canola crops.
Did You Know?
Canola seed treatments with neonicotinoids were developed primarily to combat this beetle.