#insect molt

[beausbugbiome]

I was able to catch one of my Giant Walking Sticks molting the other day! I set up my tripod and phone to record as soon as I noticed him positioning himself to molt. Isn’t he handsome? ✨

Giant Texas Walking Stick — Megaphasma denticrus 💚

📸 iPhone 15pro

[intellectuallystimulating]

Beetle molt on our fence! A little over an inch long, split cleanly down the back of the thorax. I'm uncertain of the species at the moment, but it's a delightful find regardless.