Phasmida2 species
Family Winged Walkingsticks (Phasmatidae)
Phasmatidae is a family in the order Phasmida. Browse 2 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.
Species in Phasmatidae (2)
Indian Stick Insect
Carausius morosus
Identification: A good diagnostic character is reddish coloration on the inner foreleg femur Nocturnal. Introduced from India with the pet trade, used in classrooms. Accidentally released. Found in some areas of California for the past several years.
Mayer's Walkingstick
Haplopus scabricollis
Identification: Only winged walkingstick in the U.S. Two large spines on head, smaller spines on body. Type locality: Florida, Loggerhead Key