scientific name: Anisomorpha buprestoides (Stoll) (Insecta: Phasmatodea: Pseudophasmatidae)
Today I spied these strange critters in a bird house in our side yard. I have seen some of these guys around before but not in this setting. They have usually been on bushes or tree limbs, when I have seen them before.
After looking them up I can only say, " I'm happy my camera is equipped with a good zoom!" Read about this 'bug' here!
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One would think that the least they could do - living rent free in that house - would be to keep the dwelling in good repair!! Just look at the dilapidated condition of that roof...and that doorway isn't too inviting either!!
....But after reading about them I decided to just let them be!
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Junie Rose
Gosh, Junie. You could go blind if several of them squirted you in the eye. Better not get too close. I would spray those things with some kind of bug killer.
ReplyDeleteI thought they were harmless and actually a good bug.
ReplyDeleteJudy,
ReplyDeleteI never thought of then as dangerous but they can be, apparently!
Still, I think I will just let them be-since they are in an out of the way place in the yard!
Thanks,
Junie
Margie,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I read about them- now I know not to get too close to them.
Junie
Holy cow - those things are a menace!! I don't blame you for leaving them alone. Don't think I've ever seen one. Thanks for sharing the info, Junie!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting insect. When I was a kid I called them walking stick horses. Good Shot!
ReplyDeleteI don't think we have those here but of course I've heard of them. I had no idea they would discharge a secretion if they feel threatened! When I read that link and how the guy got it in the eye, OUCH! I guess no fooling around with those bugs! lol xoxo
ReplyDeleteMaybe the bird brought it back home thinking it was a stick for its nest... and then it walked away.
ReplyDeleteDon't think I'd wanna mess wif dem either.
ReplyDeleteThanks-
ReplyDeleteall you guys and gals, for your comments.
Junie
Check out the Phasmid Study Group website for more info.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteI'll visit!
Junie