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Western Shorthorned Walkingstick

Parabacillus hesperus

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Field Notes

Description:

Insect mimicking a stick for camouflage.

Habitat:

Found on the sidewalk under a tree at an elementary school.

Notes:

Caught again with just an iPhone. Photo taken on car dashboard for better contrast.

Reference Links:

Species Parabacillus hesperus - Western Short-horn Walkingstick - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJuly 21, 2011

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