Silver-green Leaf Weevil vs Tethered Walkingstick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-green Leaf Weevil | Tethered Walkingstick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllobius argentatus | Manomera tenuescens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Diapheromeridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 5-8 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States (Eastern) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-green Leaf Weevil
A beautiful green and gold weevil found on the foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs. Covered in round iridescent scales. A common spring and early summer species.
Did You Know?
Each tiny iridescent scale on its body acts as a miniature diffraction grating, creating the green metallic color.
Tethered Walkingstick
A very thin, elongated walkingstick from the eastern United States. It is among the most slender of all North American phasmids.
Did You Know?
Its extreme slenderness makes it virtually invisible when resting motionless on a twig.