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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect

Eurycantha insularis

About

A large robust stick insect with a dark brown body and prominent spines on its legs. Males are especially thick-bodied with massive femoral spines. It is gregarious and shelters in groups.

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Groups of up to a dozen individuals huddle together in tree hollows during the day, emerging to feed at night.