Species Anisomorpha buprestoides - Two-striped Walkingstick

Classification · Size · Range · Remarks · Print References · Internet References · Works Cited

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Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class Insecta (Insects)

Order Phasmida (Walkingsticks)

Family Pseudophasmatidae (Striped Walkingsticks)

Genus Anisomorpha

Species buprestoides (Two-striped Walkingstick)

Size

40-80 mm

Range

Southeastern United States, mostly Coastal Plain from South Carolina to eastern Texas.

Remarks

Members of this genus can deliver a chemical spray to the eyes that can cause corneal damage (references quoted Texas entomology).

Print References

Arnett, p. 151, figs. 10.4-10.5 (1)

Internet References

Presence in Texas--also discusses medical importance.

Works Cited

1.	American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico By Ross H. Arnett

Contributed by Troy Bartlett on 16 February, 2004 - 12:32pm
Additional contributions by cotinis, David Ferguson
Last updated 14 October, 2008 - 10:00pm

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