Two-striped Walkingstick
Anisomorpha buprestoides
This large walkingstick lives in woodlands, scrub, and gardens of the southeastern United States, often resting motionless on stems and trunks by day. It feeds on leaves from shrubs and trees, including oaks and other broadleaf plants, and is usually slow-moving and nocturnal. Its boldest defense is a pair of thoracic glands that can aim a strong-smelling chemical spray at threats, sometimes causing intense irritation and temporary eye discomfort. Males are much smaller than females and are often seen riding on a mate for long periods.
- Type
- Venom / Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- ?
- Two-striped Walkingstick