Silken Fungus Beetle vs Carolina Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silken Fungus Beetle | Carolina Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptophagus lycoperdi | Diapheromera carolina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Cryptophagidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States (Southeastern) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silken Fungus Beetle
A tiny beetle found inside puffball fungi and in moldy grain stores. Covered in fine silky hairs. Part of a poorly-known beetle family that feeds on fungal spores and molds.
Did You Know?
So tiny and hidden inside puffball fungi that it is almost never seen despite being common.
Carolina Walkingstick
A walkingstick found in the southeastern United States, closely related to the northern walkingstick. It prefers warmer, more humid habitats.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes difficult to distinguish from Diapheromera femorata without examining genitalic structures.