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Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus)
Once you see a Wheel Bug, you won't forget it. Not only is the Wheel Bug the largest member of assassin bugs, their bizarre appearance will likely take you back. Adult Wheel Bugs are dark and robust with a grayish-black or brownish-black body. They have membranous wings and long front legs that extend in jerky motions.
If handled, the Wheel Bug can inflict a painful bite. Their "bite" has been described as a sensation lasting several minutes or ten times worse than a hornet sting. The site may take weeks or months to heal.
Your critter is a walkingstick insect. In fact, you can determine that it is a male due to the pinchers on the end. The male uses these to clasp a much larger female when they breed.
Thank you for the answer.
I read about it, interesting info, it really looks like a stick that has some legs
Its front antennas in the picture are so long as if it were longer than the insect itself.
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The site may take weeks or months to heal.
