Lengthy green stick insect, La Isla Escondida, Colombia

A thin, very lengthy grasshopper with an overall dark green body color, reddish legs, and antennae about as long as the body. Libethra sp., male.

Closeup of the head:

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comments (6)

Albert Kang

Lion

Not a grasshopper but a Stick Insect, Phasmid. Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Of course, silly me, too many grasshoppers so I got confused :) Posted 6 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Impressive! How long do you think it was? Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I'd say about 8-10cm without antennae. Posted 6 years ago

Albert Kang

Lion

Hi Ferdy, this one is from the genus Libethra, a male.
Not possible to get down to species level without seeing more details. Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 6 years ago

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