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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

Lichen-mimicking Stick Insect

Pseudodiacantha macklottii

About

A large stick insect with a rough textured body covered in small outgrowths that mimic lichen. Its greenish-gray coloring completes the camouflage. It is nocturnal and incredibly slow-moving.

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Did You Know?

Its lichen-like texture is so detailed that even close inspection with a hand lens can fail to reveal it is an insect.