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Thorny devil stick insect

Eurycantha calcarata

Photo by Benno Ibold
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Field Notes

Description:

Home bred

Habitat:

E. calcarata is native to New Guinea, New Caledonia, and the Solomon Islands. Typical habitat includes warm humid rainforest where it is found in foliage and ground litter.

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Eurycantha calcarata

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PublishedJuly 23, 2013

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