Being a responsible adult is really cutting in to my photography time lately, but I did manage to find these walking sticks (Lookus likewoodus) creeping about the place. These twig twins have a defensive method you should know about should you decide to let one walk up your arm. When threatened they can release a brownish liquid that causes searing pain to the eyes ... that info comes direct from a UF entomologist with personal experience.
So be careful if you decide to handle one.
Sticktoitiveness.
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I'm sure the mantis is praying for you to go away.
: )
We see these regularly at night in ENP-almost always "hooked up" like that. Guess they don't limit those activities to the dark of night!
Great close up btw.
Are you sure PFHQ isn't really the Love Shack? 8-} They really are fascinating creatures.
Doncha just hate it when real life cuts into your shootin' time?
Re yesterday's pics, is that the creek that runs behind the old Pat & Mac? I love that spot.
I saw that article about the game, as well. WTG, Junior!
Susan,
I feel somewhat the voyeur.
Anon,
Thanks. I've actually seen more walking sticks this year than in any I remember.
Sophie,
Oh it's a regular kinoodlefest around here.
This little creek is out in Gulf Hammock on the way to Goethe. It's usually very clear and I was struck by the deep dark tea that Fay created.
Thanks for the WTG for Junior ... I guess I need to go read that article now!
Cool bugs. I'm curious about the size difference. Is that just coincidence or is there some sexual dimorphism among walking sticks?
I told Dad about jr playing st joe he said he too wanted to go so let us know the dates when you find out
Vicki,
I think there is some serious SD in walking sticks.
Rick,
October 24, 6:30 pm at St. Joseph's Academy in St. Aug.
Great if you can make it!
we have had walking sticks turn up here in the past couple months, too. i have no idea if they belong around here, or if they are descendants of the ones my kids brought home from school 10 years ago.
This was the second time I visited today, and just caught the pun in your title.
How do you come up with these things??
Thanks for the tip. i always thought they were harmless.. :(
jo
I'm busy being a responsible adult, too! I think wistfully back on those recent days of sunemployment...
I love walking sticks! I did not know about the brownish liquid/searing pain so thanks for the heads up.
Kathy A,
I think we have some smaller varieties around here. I don't know how many species are native to the Southeast.
HT,
It's a sickness.
JOJO,
Just don't tick them off and they are pretty pleasant.
I can relate to that.
Miz S,
I don't know if other species have that defense or not. Best handle with care.
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