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Giant Walkingstick

Megaphasma denticrus

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Notes:

Gaint Walkingsticks (Megaphasma denticrus) are usually credited with being the LONGEST insect in North America. This female's body is around five inches long, which is about average for a fully-grown female. Femoral spines on their mid and hind legs is diagnostic for this species according to BugGuide. (http://bugguide.net/node/view/85378)

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Marvin Smith
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Marvin Smith

Arkansas, USA

Spotted on Jul 17, 2015
Submitted on Jul 17, 2015

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