The diversity of native insects is amazing. I am always thrilled to find a less common one. This week found me leading a walking at Stone Mountain (where the number of Stone Mountain daisies was woefully down!). As we came down the trail we found a pair of walkingstick insects on a sign. What a way to brighten our day! It is definitely my #momentinnature for this month.
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| Walkingstick insects (there are two) |
After some light research, it would appear these are the common walkingstick, Diapheromera femorata. These insects are herbivores. You can read more about them here.
Keep your eyes out for cool stuff! And if you're also missing the sight of Stone Mountain daisies (Helianthus porteri), here a photo from another year.
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| Helianthus porteri, an annual native sunflower |
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