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Also Known As	Phasmatidae • stick insect

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A northern walkingstick insect (Diapheromera femorata) is shown from above, displaying its long, thin, stick-like brown body and legs, characteristic of the Phasmida order.

A common walkingstick insect, Diapheromera femorata, camouflaged on a green leaf with surrounding foliage in the background.

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