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Spiny Leaf insect

Extatosoma tiaratum

Photo by Benno Ibold
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Field Notes

Description:

Male 12 cm, female 10 cm, lightbrown color

Habitat:

E. tiaratum is native to Queensland and New South Wales, Tree and shrub vegetation with hot and dry climate.

Notes:

Captive breeding. First adult offspring of their Australian parents.

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Extatosoma tiaratum

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PublishedMarch 29, 2016

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