Tethered Walkingstick vs Sermyle Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tethered Walkingstick | Sermyle Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Manomera tenuescens | Sermyle mexicana |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 5-8 cm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States (Eastern) | Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras |
| 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.
Sermyle Walkingstick
A medium-sized walkingstick native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical dry forests and woodland habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most widely distributed walkingstick species in Mesoamerica.