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| Phasmida: Stick Insect Species:Carausius globosus |
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Different views of the Carausius globosus
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A perfect mimic of a stick
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Hanging upside down with its hind legs
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motionless. Active at night
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Rather uncommon.Feeds on guava
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Tapah Hills,Perak,Malaysia
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Phasmida: Stick Insect |
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A giant species. Males are winged
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Variable in colour on females. Legs are spiked
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Feeds on guava and mango
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Tapah Hills, Perak, Malaysia
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Phasmida: Stick Insect |
Phasmida: Stick Insect Species: Datames mouhoti |
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A common species
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Common. Mostly encountered at night
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Feeds on cinnamon
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Well hidden in day time
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Wings are bright red or pink
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Feeds on Money Plant in captivity
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Givea out a terrible smell when handled
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Tapah Hills, Perak, Malaysia
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Beating the trees or bushes will usually
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draw out this species. Lowland.
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Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia
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Phasmida: Stick Insect |
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One of the longest stick insect in the world
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Up to 278 mm
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Males are winged and much smaller
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Many colour and pattern variations
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on females. Legs are easily
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discarded when handled
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Tapah Hills,Perak,Malaysia
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