Walking stick

Natural Habitat

Found primarily in deciduous forests and grasslands on foliage of trees and shrubs.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous, feeding primarily on the leaves of hardwood trees like oak, hazel, and cherry.

Behavior Patterns

Master of camouflage; they remain motionless during the day to mimic twigs and are mainly active at night. They exhibit incomplete metamorphosis.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans; they benefit the ecosystem as a food source for birds and small mammals, though large populations can cause minor defoliation in forests.

Identified on: 2/23/2026