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Growing Up This is a nymph of Phasmid of the species Marmessoidea annulata (Updated ID Paramarmessoidea annulata)<br /> It has just moulted, the old skin (on the right) is still there. As part of the moulting process, the Phasmid will eat the old skin to complete the process of moulting.<br /> Phasmids, in general moults 5-6 times in their lifespan with the females having one extra moult than the male. Fall,Geotagged,Malaysia,Paramarmessoidea annulata,Phasmid,Stick Insect,Tapah Click/tap to enlarge

Growing Up

This is a nymph of Phasmid of the species Marmessoidea annulata (Updated ID Paramarmessoidea annulata)
It has just moulted, the old skin (on the right) is still there. As part of the moulting process, the Phasmid will eat the old skin to complete the process of moulting.
Phasmids, in general moults 5-6 times in their lifespan with the females having one extra moult than the male.

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The Paramarmessoidea annulata

Paramarmessoidea annulata is a species of Stick Insect/Phasmid from the family of Lonchodidae.

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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 Jun 3, 2017. Captured Oct 11, 2014 00:54 in 53B, Jalan Besar, Kampung Lubok Katak, 35000 Tapah, Perak, Malaysia.
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  • NIKON D5200
  • f/22.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 55mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.