Twig-like walkingsticks relatively huge but harmless

Looking out the window recently, I noted a mosquito-sized bug on the screen that upon closer inspect was not a mosquito.

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THE SECURE TIP helps gain good traction on most surfaces The texture of the word resembles a deer antler and is naturally ridged. It's a solid stick

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🔥 The largest insect in North America! The Giant Walking Stick. Male and female! Photos taken on the back of one of my coops. : r/NatureIsFuckingLit

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