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Giant Walkingstick

Megaphasma denticrus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

The body was brown and the legs were green. the whole body was segmented and all parts were skinny to blend in with sticks.

Habitat:

Oak forest.

Notes:

Thanks to Fyn for the ID since it wouldn't let him suggest the ID :)

Reference Links:

Species Megaphasma denticrus - Giant Walkingstick - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
AshleyT
Thanks Dan, Luis, and Rieko!
AshleyT
Stick bug and walking stick are the same thing, both are common names for the same order of insects :)

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PublishedJune 16, 2013

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