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New Zealand Giant Stick Insect - Argosarchus horridus

Was visited by this not so wee one yesterday. Never seen a stick insect this big outside of the zoo - was probably close to 18cm long (judging size against weatherboards).

My daughter named it Dave.

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[–] AWOL_muppet@lemmy.nz 7 points 10 months ago

Quality Dave reference, well done!

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

Dave is walking up glass. Impressive.

[–] Ozymati@lemmy.nz 4 points 10 months ago