Giant walkingstick (male)

Description:

In addition to its great size, both sexes of this species can be distinguished from other walkingsticks by the rows of numerous teeth on the underside of the middle (meso-) femur and by the very long antennae (longer than the front femur). Both sexes have femoral spines on their mid and hind legs, but males have a large, single spine on each leg. (information from BugGuide)

NOTE: The femoral spine can be seen in the last photo.

Habitat:

Forest

Notes:

This stick insect species is listed as the longest insect in North America, with females up to 180 mm (7 inches). (information from BugGuide)