Sermyle mexicana

(Saussure, 1859)

Mexican Walkingstick

Sermyle mexicana is a commonly known as the Mexican Walkingstick. It belongs to the Diapheromeridae, a group of neotropical walkingsticks characterized by slender, elongated bodies. The species occurs in parts of Mexico and Texas, USA, inhabiting areas where its cryptic provides effective camouflage against vegetation.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sermyle mexicana: /ˈsɛrmɪli meɪksɪˈkɑːnə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Mexico and the United States (Texas).

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Taxonomic Note

The was described by Henri Saussure in 1859. It is placed in the tribe Diapheromerini within the Diapheromerinae.

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