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Stick Insect/Phasmid - Phobaeticus magnus Female Phasmid of the species Phobaeticus magnus. They are very long, with body length around 25 cm, but with their front legs extended, they can be up to 40 cm in total length.<br />
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Saw this at a friend&#039;s Butterfly House, they also keep other insects for display.<br />
The species originates from Indo-China. Phasmid,Philippines,Phobaeticus magnus,Stick Insect Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Stick Insect/Phasmid - Phobaeticus magnus

Female Phasmid of the species Phobaeticus magnus. They are very long, with body length around 25 cm, but with their front legs extended, they can be up to 40 cm in total length.

Saw this at a friend's Butterfly House, they also keep other insects for display.
The species originates from Indo-China.

    comments (4)

  1. At what point does a stick insect become a tree insect? Posted 8 years ago
    1. When they grow to at least 1 meter length ;) Posted 8 years ago
      1. Give them more water then :) Posted 8 years ago
        1. They need fertilisers :p Posted 8 years ago

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Phobaeticus magnus is a species of Phasmid from the family of Phasmatidae.

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

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Uploaded Aug 4, 2017. Captured Dec 29, 2013 09:55.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/22.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO400
  • 34mm