Parectatosoma hystrix
This stick insect is a young female (around 6cm) found during night walk in Ranomafana forest. She's recognized by the spines and her green eyes.
P. hystrix is also recognized by the number of rows of spines at the hinder extrimities of the terga (1st somite and abdominal somites). There is two rows in P. hystrix as you can see here instead of one in P. echinus (J. Wood-Mason description)
Similar species: Stick And Leaf Insects
By Unat Kami
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Uploaded Dec 4, 2021. Captured Nov 12, 2021 17:17 in PCXF+8Q Ranomafana, Madagascar.
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This incredible creature is a stick insect! This species (Parectatosoma hystrix) is about 6 cm in length, and is characterized by its red spikes and stunning, green eyes. It can be found in the forests of Madagascar, but is difficult to spot thanks to its natural camouflage! {Photo taken by Unat Kami in Madagascar} #JungleDragon #stickinsect #Parectatosomahystrix #Parectatosoma
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