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Jumpers & hiders
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Illustration · not shown at life size
Illustration · not shown at life sizeJumpers & hiders / Insect
Northern walkingstick
Diapheromera femorata
Six legs and a body like a twig help this insect hide. Adult northern walkingsticks have no wings.
Let’s look closerLittle clues
Three things to notice.
Body shaped like a twig.
Adults have no wings.
Eats tree leaves.
Out in the world
Where to look.
Around southeastern Wisconsin
Leafy woodland edges.
When to look
Late summer and early fall. These shy insects are most active at night.
Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.
A closer look
One clue is just the start.
Look for six legs along the twig-shaped body. A real twig will not slowly walk away!
A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.
Keep exploring
Meet the neighbors.
For curious grownups, too
Read a little further.
Original summaries, with references for deeper reading.
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Artwork & downloads.
- Original artworkUnmodified source PNG
- Transparent front PNG76.2 mm canvas · opaque white labels on a clear background
- Editable front SVGLarger backed labels · one fact · embedded illustration
- Reverse QR SVGConfirmed permanent destination · white backing
- Reverse QR PNGConfirmed permanent destination · white backing
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