When was the last time I saw one of these cool creatures? I don’t remember.
Here it is — the walking stick.
But I sure was thrilled to have this resident of the woods visit me this Autumn.
He was easy to spot on the aluminum garage door, but his methods of camouflage are quite impressive.
I did some online research to learn more about this fascinating stick insect.
Not very easy to hide on a bin of art prints – I spotted him immediately.
One day when I opened the garage door, he fell to the ground — not hurt — but “played dead” to keep the predator from getting him.
I looked closely at this prostrate positioned insect. He sure looked dead — legs and body stiff as a stick . . .
I went about my business and within 5 minutes the little guy was walking and jumping from post to pillar.
Simple facts about the walking stick — HERE and more detailed facts HERE.
These amazing creatures and others that I meet at my mountain office make my time in transition a true discover of joy.
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~mARTi
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