Slender-bodied Walkingstick
Manomera tenuescens
This record describes Manomera tenuescens (species). Recorded family: Diapheromeridae. Recorded order: Phasmida.
Identification and Appearance
Nearly identical to M. brachypyga, but note differences in the end of the abdomen of mature males: . The terminal segments in M. brachypyga (left) are proportionately shorter in length than M. tenuescens (right).
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
Habitat
Underbrush of open pine woods
Geographic Range
NC to southern FL
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Huckleberry, wiregrass, and saw palmetto preferred
About Walkingsticks: the wider group
Order-level background for Phasmida, the group containing Manomera tenuescens. 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 Slender-bodied Walkingstick (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson; Additional contributions by metrioptera , Arturo Santos
Frequently Asked Questions About Slender-bodied Walkingstick
What is Slender-bodied Walkingstick?
Slender-bodied Walkingstick (Manomera tenuescens) is a species in the family Diapheromeridae, within the order Phasmida.
How do you identify Slender-bodied Walkingstick?
Nearly identical to M. brachypyga, but note differences in the end of the abdomen of mature males: . The terminal segments in M. brachypyga (left) are proportionately shorter in length than M. tenuescens (right).
Where is Slender-bodied Walkingstick found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Underbrush of open pine woods |
| Range | NC to southern FL |
What does Slender-bodied Walkingstick eat?
The diet of the Slender-bodied Walkingstick includes Huckleberry, wiregrass, and saw palmetto preferred.