Phaenopharos struthioneus - Female

Place of origin - Malaysia

Sex - Male

Body length- Approx. 7"

Frame size - 11.25" X 14.25" X 1.25"

Frame color - black only
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Details

Here, we have a female stick insect from Malaysia, which is much larger than its male counterpart. She is equipped with a pair of brightly colored flightless wings; it is believed that these wings are used for deterring and confusing its predators whenever threatened.

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