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Dragon, not a Jungle Nymph Fondly called Malayan Jungle Nymph (based on the females), males of this species has impressive wings, capable of short flights and spines on the hind legs that he uses to defends himself. Heteropteryx dilatata,Malayan Jungle Nymph,Phasmatodea,Phasmid,Phasmida,Stick Insect Click/tap to enlarge

Dragon, not a Jungle Nymph

Fondly called Malayan Jungle Nymph (based on the females), males of this species has impressive wings, capable of short flights and spines on the hind legs that he uses to defends himself.

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    What an incredible creature! Posted 3 years ago

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The Malayan jungle nymph

''Heteropteryx dilatata'', also known as jungle nymph, ''Malaysian stick insect'', Malayan jungle nymph, or Malayan wood nymph, is a large member of the Phasmatodea. It originates in Malaya and is nocturnal. This insect holds the world record for the largest egg laid by an insect. The eggs are about 1.3cm in length.

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Similar species: Stick And Leaf Insects
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Oct 7, 2021. Captured Apr 25, 2021 15:27.
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  • TG-6
  • f/4.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200
  • 8.4mm

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