Short-Rumped Walkingstick
Manomera brachypyga
This record describes Manomera brachypyga (species). Recorded family: Diapheromeridae. Recorded order: Phasmida.
Identification and Appearance
Nearly identical to M. tenuescens, but note differences in the end of the abdomen of mature males:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Phasmida (Walkingsticks)
- Family
- Diapheromeridae
- Genus
- Manomera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Prefers oaks and Ceratiola
About Walkingsticks: the wider group
Order-level background for Phasmida, the group containing Manomera brachypyga. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Phasmida (stick insects and leaf insects) includes ~3,000 described species. The longest insect ever discovered is a stick insect - Phryganistria chinensis Zhao - measuring 64 cm (25.2 inches) found in China in 2016.
Ecological role of the group
Many stick insect species can reproduce without mating (parthenogenesis) - entire populations can consist of only females. Their eggs often mimic plant seeds and are dispersed by ants, which carry them to their nests.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Stick insects are among the most popular pet insects worldwide. The Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus) is widely used in schools and laboratories for biology education and genetic research.
Recorded sources for this group: Guinness World Records, entomology research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Short-Rumped Walkingstick (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera; Additional contributions by Arturo Santos
Frequently Asked Questions About Short-Rumped Walkingstick
What is Short-Rumped Walkingstick?
Short-Rumped Walkingstick (Manomera brachypyga) is a species in the family Diapheromeridae, within the order Phasmida.
How do you identify Short-Rumped Walkingstick?
Nearly identical to M. tenuescens, but note differences in the end of the abdomen of mature males:
Where is Short-Rumped Walkingstick found?
Range: FL
What does Short-Rumped Walkingstick eat?
The diet of the Short-Rumped Walkingstick includes Prefers oaks and Ceratiola.