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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

Thorny Devil Stick Insect

Eurycantha calcarata

About

A massive, heavily armored stick insect from New Guinea with powerful spiny hind legs. Males have a large curved spine on each hind femur used in combat.

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Did You Know?

Males use the large curved spine on their hind legs as a weapon, clamping down on predators or rival males like a vice with surprising force.