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Giant Walkingstick

Megaphasma denticrus

Photo by laura.cricket
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted along the woodland trail to Kings River Falls.

Notes:

A colorful contrast to the usual.

Reference Links:

Giant Walkingstick - Megaphasma denticrus - Overview, Nature in the Ozarks: Giant Walking Stick (Megaphasma denticrus)

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Walking Stick

Megaphasma denticrus

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Comments (8)
JoshuaGSmith
I had no idea that we had such colorful species in the US!
keithp2012
Either Northern Walkingstick or Giant Walkingstick (megaphasma denticrus)
LaurenZarate
Really nice! Never saw this one before either!

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PublishedAugust 1, 2013

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