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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

Spiny Leaf Insect

Phyllium westwoodii

About

A large leaf insect with a bright green flat body edged with small teeth-like spines. The female body is virtually identical to a broad green leaf. Males are smaller with functional wings for flight.

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Did You Know?

Females lay eggs that look exactly like plant seeds, and the eggs can take up to 6 months to hatch.