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Giant Walkingstick (mating)

Megaphasma denticrus

Description:

Color is variable and antennae are very long. They mimic sticks and move slowly - this helps them hide from or confuse predators. The female on the right is lighter in color and is about 7 inches long.

Habitat:

Spotted on a pine tree at Garvan Woodland Gardens.

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2 Comments

Brian38
Brian38 4 years ago

Thank you ornithoptera80.

Ornithoptera80
Ornithoptera80 4 years ago

Great find!!!!

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Spotted on Oct 6, 2019
Submitted on Nov 10, 2019

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