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Phasmatodea. Pronunciation: [Phas⋅ma⋅TOE⋅de ⋅ a] 00:00. 00:00. Common Name: Walkingsticks / Stick Insects / Leaf Insects / Phasmids. Greek Origins of Name: Phasmatodea, derived from the Greek “phasm” meaning phantom, refers to the cryptic appearance and behavior of these insects.
Adults often mimic bumble bees and will prey on them. Northern walking stick, Diapheromera femorata (Say, 1824) [Phasmatodea] — This walking stick feeds on common trees in Pennsylvania, especially black cherry and oaks. Picture-winged fly, Idana marginata (Say, 1830) [Diptera] — This colorful fly develops as larvae in compost.
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Overview. Phasmatodea, or stick insects, as their common name suggests, tend to be elongate and cylindrical, resembling sticks; some resemble grass or are flattened, resembling leaves; and many bear spines, horns or protuberances. They have two pairs of wings, the forewings are short and hardened, forming a protective cover over part of the ...
Phasmid in marginal forest on a pitcher plant, Philippines. The Phasmatodea (also known as Phasmida or Phasmatoptera) are an order of insects whose members are variously known as stick insects, stick-bugs, walkingsticks, stick animals, or bug sticks. They are also occasionally referred to as Devil's darning needles, although this name is shared ...
1. Difficulties of identification. Undoubtedly, the Phasmatodea are an order in which the identification exclusively upon examination and comparison of morphological features of the insects can be problematic. The order is still poorly studied if compared to e.g. Coleoptera or Lepidoptera, and frequently numerous new species, genera or even ...
10 species. The Phasmatodea (also known as Phasmida, Phasmatoptera or Spectra) are an order of insects whose members are variously known as stick insects, stick-bugs, walkingsticks, stick animals, or bug sticks. They are also occasionally referred to as Devil's darning needles, although this name is shared by both dragonflies and crane flies.
Order. PHASMATODEA (Greek, phasma = apparition, phantom) Common Names. stick insects, leaf insects, walking stick insects. Description All phasmids consume plant material (phytophagous) and are remarkable for their ability to mimic twigs, stems, leaves and sticks. Their bodies are as varied as the vegetation they inhabit.
