So I found this stick insect a few days ago In Bucks County Pennsylvania. I knew immediately that it didn't belong anywhere near here. (no records of any Phasmid species living in Bucks county) I was also 90% sure it was not a Diapheromera femorata (only native species here in Pennsylvania) as I have been keeping and breeding that species for several years. It seems to be very characteristic of Diapheromera Persimilis. However D. persimilis's range extends from Nebraska to Texas, putting it over 1000 miles outside of its known range.
If anyone could confirm this identification I would greatly appreciate it.
Also if it is D. Persimilis I would love to here some theories as to how it got here.
If anyone could confirm this identification I would greatly appreciate it.
Also if it is D. Persimilis I would love to here some theories as to how it got here.
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