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Strange green coloured Margin Wing Stick Insect

Photo by SheaH.O.
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Description:

I saw it at my house and I just had to keep it!

Species ID Suggestions

walking stick

Carausius morosus?
jprat001
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Margin winged stick insect

Ctenomorpha marginipennis

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MartinL
The margin winged stick insect is the most common species found in suburban Melbourne. This female s easily recognised by its very long cerci. The green color is less common than the brown form.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2012

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