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I'm NEW! Male Phasmid of the species Calvisia sammannani.  This species was described in the year 2016 and at time of description, male of the species is not known yet.  This could possibly be the first record of the male of the species.<br />
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In this picture, he has justly newly moulted to adult and finished with the process as the wings are fully stretched.  He is eating his old skin. Calvisia sammannani,Malaysia,Phasmatodea,Phasmid,Sabah,Sam Mannan's Calvisia,Stick Insect Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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Male Phasmid of the species Calvisia sammannani. This species was described in the year 2016 and at time of description, male of the species is not known yet. This could possibly be the first record of the male of the species.

In this picture, he has justly newly moulted to adult and finished with the process as the wings are fully stretched. He is eating his old skin.

    comments (2)

  1. Wow! Great find!

    Look at those adorable little eyes!
    Posted 6 years ago
    1. Thanks, Lisa.
      Yes, it was nice to find out later when checking for the ID on this discovery :)
      Posted 6 years ago

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Calvisia sammannani is a species of Phasmid from the family of Diapheromeridae.

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

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Uploaded Nov 1, 2018. Captured Oct 25, 2018 21:50.
  • TG-4
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm