Glad I finally found out what this insect is. Back in Louisiana in the mid-sixties in Boy Scouts, I was on a camping trip, and we were about ready to turn into our sleeping bags to sleep, and we found one of these things on this guy's sleeping bag. We tried to get rid of it without touching it, and it disappeared. We looked all over and couldn't find it. My buddy slipped into his sleeping bag, and then let out a yelp. Something had bit him. We opened up his bag and this insect had crawled in there to get away. Nothing else was in there that could have bit him. Ever since then, I give these things a wide berth.
Striped walkingstick pair by: Moni
Benjamin
This is a pair of striped walkingsticks. The small one on the back is the male. These insects feed on trees and shrubs eating the foliage. They are known to eat oak, crepe myrtle, lyonia, rosemary, roses and even privet in captivity.
When disturbed they can spray a fine liquid mist that smells bad and can seriously affect the eye from a foot away. So do not get too close.
