Uhler's Wood Cockroach vs Northern Two-striped Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Uhler's Wood Cockroach | Northern Two-striped Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta uhleriana | Anisomorpha ferruginea |
| Order | Blattodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 4-6 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | United States (South-central) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Uhler's Wood Cockroach
A medium-sized native wood cockroach found in the eastern United States. Males are strong fliers while females are brachypterous.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Philip Reese Uhler, who studied Hemiptera and other insect orders in the 1800s.
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.