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Stick Insect, Phasmid - Orthomeria superba This is a female Phasmid - Orthomeria superba.<br />
She has green wings with yellow edge and a hint of blue (not seen in this picture).  The body is mostly either all black or dark brown in colour.<br />
This species are from the family of Aschiphasmatidae and they are capable of &#039;spraying&#039; from the glands behind their head, as a defensive mechanism.  This &#039;spray&#039; may cause irritation to the eyes, which is probably their way to thwarts their predators.<br />
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The Male of this species can be seen here :<br />
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Stick Insect, Phasmid - Orthomeria superba

This is a female Phasmid - Orthomeria superba.
She has green wings with yellow edge and a hint of blue (not seen in this picture). The body is mostly either all black or dark brown in colour.
This species are from the family of Aschiphasmatidae and they are capable of 'spraying' from the glands behind their head, as a defensive mechanism. This 'spray' may cause irritation to the eyes, which is probably their way to thwarts their predators.

The Male of this species can be seen here :

Stick Insect, Phasmdi - Orthomeria superba This is the Male of Stick Insect, Phasmid - Orthomeria superba.<br />
He has full wings, capable of flights. The wings are green, yellow and blue in colour. Borneo,Geotagged,Malaysia,Orthomeria superba,Sarawak,Summer,orthomeria,phasmid,stick insect

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Stick Insect from family Aschiphasmatidae.

Similar species: Stick And Leaf Insects
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Sep 8, 2016. Captured Jul 9, 2015 22:29 in Unnamed Road, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/11.0
  • 1/180s
  • ISO200
  • 200mm