| Megaphasma denticrus | |
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Scientific 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]
References
- ↑ "Megaphasma denticrus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ↑ "Megaphasma denticrus species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ↑ "Megaphasma denticrus". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ↑ "Megaphasma denticrus Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ↑ "Giant Walkingstick". Missouri Department of Conservation. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ↑ "Walkingsticks". texasinsects.tamu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
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