Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper vs Children's Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper | Children's Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trimerotropis infantilis | Tropidoderus childrenii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Acrididae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 100-150mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Oceania |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
A small grasshopper found only in sand parkland habitats in Santa Cruz County, California. It is superbly camouflaged against the grey Zayante sand.
Did You Know?
Its entire world range covers less than 600 acres of sandy habitat in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Children's Stick Insect
A large Australian leaf insect with broad flattened body and legs. Females are vivid green and resemble eucalyptus leaves. Males are more slender and brown. It was named after the curator of the British Museum.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it was named after J.G. Children, a 19th-century zoologist at the British Museum, not for being child-friendly.