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Bicho-pau / wood bug

Phiblossoma phyllinum

Photo by VitorLiceia
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Field Notes

Description:

Insecto da ordem Phasmatodea semelhante a um pedaço de pau. É um insecto herbivoro e totalmente inofensivo com um óptimo disfarce contra predadores. É curioso o seu andar, ele anda devagar, balançando, assim ele simula um galho (ou folha) abanado pelo vento. / Order Phasmatodea. It is similar to a stick. Is an herbivore insect, completely harmless with a great cover from predators. Curiously his walk, he walks slowly, swinging, so it simulates a branch (or sheet) fanned by the wind

Notes:

Nome cientifico : Phiblossoma phyllinum /
Nome comum : Bicho pau / wood bug /
Familia : PROSCOPIIDAE

Species ID Suggestions

Mediterranean Phasmid

Bacillus rossius

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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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