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Megaphasma denticrus

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Megaphasma denticrus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Phasmatodea
Family: Diapheromeridae
Subfamily: Diapheromerinae
Genus: Megaphasma
Species:
M. denticrus
Binomial name
Megaphasma denticrus
(Stål, 1875)

Megaphasma denticrus, the giant walkingstick, is a species of phasmid or stick insect in the family Diapheromeridae.[1][2][3][4] It is the largest insect in North America, growing up to 7 inches in length.[5][6]

Breeding

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In the courtship of this species, the female is 2 cm and the male is 1 cm.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Megaphasma denticrus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  2. ^ "Megaphasma denticrus species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  3. ^ "Megaphasma denticrus". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  4. ^ "Megaphasma denticrus Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
  5. ^ "Giant Walkingstick". Missouri Department of Conservation. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  6. ^ "Walkingsticks". texasinsects.tamu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-30.