Image of Megaphasma denticrus (Stål 1875)
Description:
Gaint Walkingsticks 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 are diagnostic for this species according to BugGuide.
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- Pterygota (winged insects)
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- Orthopterida
- Phasmida (stick insects)
- Diapheromeridae
- Megaphasma
- Megaphasma denticrus
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