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Giant Walkingstick - Megaphasma denticrus - male
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Giant Walkingstick - Megaphasma denticrus - Male
Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois, USA
August 24, 2019
Size: 10.5 cm
I think it's a male Giant Walkingstick. The coloration is striking, and it has cool eyes.

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Giant Walkingstick - Megaphasma denticrus - male Giant Walkingstick - Megaphasma denticrus - male Giant Walkingstick - Megaphasma denticrus - male
Contributed by Jeff Winget on 24 August, 2019 - 9:45am
Last updated 24 August, 2019 - 5:40pm

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