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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

Giant Walkingstick

Megaphasma denticrus

About

The longest insect native to North America at up to 180 mm. Completely wingless and nocturnal. Named for small spines under its mesofemur.

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Did You Know?

At 7 inches long, this is North Americas largest insect by length β€” yet it is so well camouflaged as a twig that most people walk right past them without noticing.