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Megaphasma denticrus
Stick bug, tall, looks like bamboo, green antennas and arms, red spots on back
Broken Bow Oklahoma, on a log wall
Moves fast
Common and scientific names added.
Nice find! I've seen them in the Broken Bow area before and it's wild to watch such a large insect. In fact, they're listed as the longest insect in the United States!
Spotted on Jun 30, 2012 Submitted on Jun 30, 2012
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