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Northern walkingstick (male)

Diapheromera femorata

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

Very elongated, wingless. Male brown, female greenish brown. Antennae 2/3 length of body.
Cerci with one segment, often resembling palps at the tip of the abdomen. (information from BugGuide)

Habitat:

Forest

Notes:

This insect was on the side of the Visitors Center at Hobbs State Park. This is spotting #1111 for me, which reminds me of 4 walkingsticks stretched out in their camouflage pose. :-)

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Comments (2)

Thanks! I really enjoy stick insects. :-)
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PublishedOctober 23, 2013

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