Stick Insect, Phasmid - Haaniella grayii

This is a Male Stick Insect, Phasmid of the species Haaniella grayii.
They are quite large in size with a lot of spines on its body and also legs.
When threatened, they will use their 2 hind legs that are heavily armed with spines to slash at whatever that is posing a threat to them.

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Stuart

Lion

And here was me thinking that stick insects were passive creatures... Posted 9 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  There are several spiny species of Phasmid from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand that can be aggressive in nature.
  
  There are other species that are 'aggressive' in a different way, with the ability to spray at their predators, which can cause irritation to the eyes and possibly temporary blindness. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Stuart
    
    Lion
    
    Fantastic and really interesting. Thank you very much for the additional info. Posted 9 years ago

The Gray's Haaniella

They are quite large in size with a lot of spines on its body and also legs.
When threatened, they will use their 2 hind legs that are heavily armed with spines to slash at whatever that is posing a threat to them.

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Similar species: Stick And Leaf Insects

Species identified by Claire Hamilton