Pharnacia borneensis

Pharnacia borneensis

The species Pharnacia borneensis is a Phasmid from the family of Phasmatidae.
Stick Insect, Phasmid - Pharnacia borneensis Female Phasmid of the species Pharnacia borneensis. Females of this species has a small appendage towards the end of her abdomen. This is a large Phasmid, around 18 cm in body length. Males of this species has full wings and capable of flight. This Phasmid was seen just outside Mulu National's Park main office and was very popular among the visitors. Geotagged,Malaysia,Mulu,Pharnacia,Pharnacia borneensis,Phasmid,Sarawak,Stick Insect,Summer

Naming

It is named after the island where it was found i.e. Borneo.
Phasmid - Pharnacia borneensis Geotagged,Malaysia,Mulu,Pharnacia,Pharnacia borneensis,Phasmid,Sarawak,Stick Insect,Summer

Distribution

Seen in Sarawak, this species is endemic to the island of Borneo.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderPhasmatodea
FamilyPhasmatidae
GenusPharnacia
SpeciesPharnacia borneensis
Photographed in
Malaysia