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Walking Stick!

11/15/2020

 
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I was thrilled to spot this Northern Walkingstick (Diapheromera femorata), even though I was walking rather briskly. It's funny how a little creature like this causes me to slow my pace, look closely, and remember that there are very cool things all around us no matter where we are.

There are about 3,000 species of walkingsticks worldwide, but only the Northern Walkingsticks are found in the northern part of North America. I was really fortunate to see this one since they are hard to find during the day. They are usually only active at night, and they typically mimic a twig, hiding in the leaves. They can remain motionless or just slightly sway in the wind for hours at a time. As you can see, they are harmless. They are exceptionally light on their feet; I could barely feel it as it walked across my arms and hands.
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Slow down and keep your eyes peeled for a surprise Sunday Squee when you're out and about today!

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