Diapheromera fermorata

Otherwise known as the Northern Walkingstick.

Yup, I came across this remarkable insect Sunday afternoon. It's only the second one I've ever come across and both have been on our property here. The first one was shortly after we moved in and we found him on an oak tree in the front yard. This one, which is a female, was climbing up the back of the chicken pen.

I am simply blown away with this critter. Out of all the insects I've seen, come across and caught over the years, this one is far and away the best..crikey


Here she is posing on the bud of a Dahlia, above -


Here she is camouflaged and hard to spot, above -


Here she is on a yard stick. She's about 4" long, including her outstretched antenna -

Again, a remarkable insect...