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Jungle Nymph - Heteropteryx dilatata This is a male nymph of the Phasmid from the species Heteropteryx dilatata.<br /> They are also known as Malayan Jungle Nymph. Cameron Highlands,Fall,Geotagged,Heteropteryx dilatata,Malayan jungle nymph,Malaysia,Phasmid,Stick Insect Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Jungle Nymph - Heteropteryx dilatata

This is a male nymph of the Phasmid from the species Heteropteryx dilatata.
They are also known as Malayan Jungle Nymph.

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The Malayan jungle nymph

''Heteropteryx dilatata'', also known as jungle nymph, ''Malaysian stick insect'', Malayan jungle nymph, or Malayan wood nymph, is a large member of the Phasmatodea. It originates in Malaya and is nocturnal. This insect holds the world record for the largest egg laid by an insect. The eggs are about 1.3cm in length.

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

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Uploaded Dec 4, 2016. Captured Dec 1, 2015 14:42 in 12, 59, Cameron Higlands, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia.
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  • NIKON D5200
  • f/16.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO800
  • 40mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.