Very Strange Insect
Jul 26, 2012 17:50:47 #
My son is at summer camp with the boy scouts. They found this small creature crawling through their tent. They called it a stick bug but I'm curious what the real name of it is. Any input would be appreciated. :)
Tim
Tim
Jul 26, 2012 17:54:28 #
Jul 26, 2012 17:58:25 #
ziggykor wrote:
Walkingstick. Diapheromera femorata.
Thank you! That was too easy :)
Jul 26, 2012 18:00:41 #
A stickbug....in many pet stores they sell these...they make an interesting insect to study...my daughter in law who is a teacher kept them in aquariums with sticks and leaves for quite awhile in her classroom. The kids loved them but they multiplied like crazy...she finally gave them to a local pet shop.
bawlmer wrote:
My son is at summer camp with the boy scouts. They found this small creature crawling through their tent. They called it a stick bug but I'm curious what the real name of it is. Any input would be appreciated. :)
Tim
Tim
Jul 26, 2012 18:05:25 #
laskalass wrote:
A stickbug....in many pet stores they sell these..... (show quote)
wow, until yesterday, I had never seen one before. Amazing little insect.
Jul 27, 2012 05:58:55 #
Pretty cute. The one's we get here grow to about 10 inches in length. Very docile creature, loves mosquitoes
Jul 27, 2012 12:13:26 #
Farmers Wife
Loc: Louisburg, KS
Male walking stick, the female is green and much larger.....the old folkes used to call it a devils darning needle.
Jul 27, 2012 12:43:04 #
Jul 27, 2012 17:48:31 #
JAW
Loc: LA
ziggykor wrote:
Walkingstick. Diapheromera femorata.
I go along with your assessment. It does look like a stick and it walks on those very fine stick legs.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.