Anisomorpha ferruginea
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~20%
Anisomorpha ferruginea is a species in the family Pseudophasmatidae ("striped walkingsticks"), in the order Phasmatodea ("walkingsticks"). Common names include "northern two-striped walkingstick", "dark walkingstick", and "prairie alligator".
Anisomorpha ferruginea is found in North America. This insect can spray a defensive mist that contains a terpene dialdehyde. Wikipedia →
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Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Two-Striped Walkingstick sighting in Austin on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 1057th most-seen of the 1624 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Two-Striped Walkingstick in Austin on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Northern Two-Striped Walkingstick sightings, Austin has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Houston (United States, under 5%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Northern Two-Striped Walkingstick is recorded against all the insects logged in Austin (13 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
