January 25, 2022

I am a nymph Southern Two-striped Walkingstick

One of my colloquial names is "Musk Mare"

I emit a nasty smelling spray from the holes by my eyes - 

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(Thanks to Brandon Woo on Bugguide.net for the postitive ID.)

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/walkingstick.htm

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson