Northern Walkingstick (Diapheromera femorata)

Northern Walkingstick, a reference photo — Photo: Andrew C · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The common walkingstick or northern walkingstick (Diapheromera femorata) is a species of phasmid or stick insect found across North America. The average length of this species is 75 millimetres (3.0 inches) for males and 95 mm (3.7 in) for females.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Northern Walkingstick being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Diapheromera carolina
Diapheromera tamaulipensis
Phraortes elongatus
Diapheromera velii

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Phasmida
Family: Diapheromeridae
Genus: Diapheromera
Species: Diapheromera femorata

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