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Leaf Insect, Phyllium - Chitoniscus lobipes There are 3 known species of Leaf Insects from the genus Chitoniscus from Fiji.<br />
This one is Chitoniscus lobipes and probably the first live pictures of the Male.<br />
The bigger one on top is an adult Male.<br />
The smaller one on the bottom is a sub-adult Male.<br />
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Similar to other species of Leaf Insects in the family of Phylliidae, Males have very long antennae and full wings, capable of short flights. Females have very short antennae with false wings and not capable of flights. Chitoniscus lobipes,Fiji,Geotagged,Leaf Insect,Phyllium,Spring,Suva Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Leaf Insect, Phyllium - Chitoniscus lobipes

There are 3 known species of Leaf Insects from the genus Chitoniscus from Fiji.
This one is Chitoniscus lobipes and probably the first live pictures of the Male.
The bigger one on top is an adult Male.
The smaller one on the bottom is a sub-adult Male.

Similar to other species of Leaf Insects in the family of Phylliidae, Males have very long antennae and full wings, capable of short flights. Females have very short antennae with false wings and not capable of flights.

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  1. Congrats on this find, Albert! Posted 8 years ago
    1. Thanks, Ferdy :) Posted 8 years ago

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Chitoniscus lobipes is a stick insect in the Chitoniscus genus.

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

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Uploaded Sep 27, 2016. Captured Oct 13, 2015 19:18 in Colo-i-Suva Village Rd, Fiji.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/32.0
  • 1/180s
  • ISO200
  • 200mm