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Spiny Stick Insect, Phasmid - Aretaon muscosus This is a female Phasmid of the species Aretaon muscosus, from the family of Obrimini, which are known for the species with spines. It is mostly green in colour in different shades, making it well camouflaged in her surrounding especially on tree trunks with moss or leafs. Aretaon muscosus,Geotagged,Malaysia,Phasmid,Sarawak,Stick Insect,Summer,Thorny Stick Insect Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Spiny Stick Insect, Phasmid - Aretaon muscosus

This is a female Phasmid of the species Aretaon muscosus, from the family of Obrimini, which are known for the species with spines. It is mostly green in colour in different shades, making it well camouflaged in her surrounding especially on tree trunks with moss or leafs.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What a spectacular species, Albert! Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Yes, it is.
      For now, am stating the ID as Aretaon muscosus as that's how it is listed in the latest publication of the species but there is a high possibility that it is a different and undescribed species!       Posted 9 years ago

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The Thorny Stick Insect

Aretaon muscosus is a stick insect in the Aretaon genus.

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

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Uploaded Sep 9, 2016. Captured Jul 8, 2015 23:41 in Unnamed Road, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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  • NIKON D5200
  • f/19.0
  • 1/180s
  • ISO200
  • 85mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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