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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

Giant Leaf Insect

Phyllium giganteum

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About

One of the largest leaf insects in the world, with a spectacularly flattened body that perfectly mimics a green leaf complete with veins, spots, and irregular edges.

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Did You Know?

Leaf insects sway gently when walking to mimic a leaf blowing in the breeze, and even their eggs are shaped and colored to look like plant seeds.