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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

Dobson's Stick Insect

Clitarchus hookeri

About

New Zealand's most common stick insect, found in gardens and native bush throughout the country. It ranges from bright green to brown. Some populations are entirely female and parthenogenetic.

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Did You Know?

It was accidentally introduced to the United Kingdom via imported plants and now has established populations in southwest England.