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Giant Walkingstick

Megaphasma denticrus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Longest North American insect, females to 180 mm (7 inches).

Habitat:

Spotted at Mt. Magazine. Restroom building was covered with walking sticks.

Reference Links:

Megaphasma denticrus - Wikipedia, Walking Stick Insect 3 - Megaphasma denticrus - BugGuide.Net

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