Spur Legged Phasmid

Didymuria violescens

The spur legged phasmid, "Didymuria violescens", is a common phasmid in Australia. Males have distinct spurs and thicker hind legs which is where the animal gets its common name, though the spurs are only found on the male.
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderPhasmatodea
FamilyPhasmatidae
GenusDidymuria
SpeciesD. violescens
Photographed in
Australia