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Parabacillus sp.
Long, slender insect that mimics a stick about 2 inches long. It has short antenna which gives it it's common name. The legs are also long and slender. It swayed back and forth on the plant in the breeze. The end of the tail is forked.
Originally on my front door surrounded by chaparral and oak woodland. I placed it on the White Sage for photos then placed it on a woody bush where it seamlessly blended in to where I couldn't find it again after looking away. This genus is found in the western half of the US and into Mexico.
Spotted on Jan 15, 2018
Submitted on Jan 15, 2018
4 Comments
This is our first winter storm of the season. I kind of wish we could have skipped winter to be honest. Spring pattern rain is my favorite(rain at night, dry during the day)
Thank you! I was so excited to spot this beauty. Surprised to find it in winter but then this winter has felt like spring so far.
Cool spotting Cindy!
I'm jealous. Never saw one while I lived in the county