Giant Walkingsticks - Longest Insect in the USA
Walkingsticks are unusual and striking insects that mimic sticks and twigs in a remarkable way. Texas can lay claim to the longest insect found in the United States a species of walkingstick that may reach seven inches in length.
The link address is: http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/forestry_education/insects_and_diseases/insects/giant_walking_sticks.html