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Field Notes

Description:

seems to be a member of the stick insect family

Species ID Suggestions

Walking stick insect

Phasmatodea

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KarenL
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Comments (6)
RickiMarieFerrence
I guess I should specify that I want to know the exact species, I know the family
KarenL
There are many types of phasmatodea. All have 6 legs. I suspect this guy has lost a couple of his as all insects have 6 legs. It's not uncommon for this to happen as their legs are very fragile.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2011

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