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Leaf Insect

Pulchriphyllium bioculatum

Description:

A mating pair of Leaf Insects - Pulchriphyllium bioculatum, male is likely an older one as they tends to turn brownish from initial green immediately after moulting to adult.

Habitat:

Tropical forest.

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2 Comments

AlbertKang
AlbertKang 2 years ago

Thanks, FernandoMSoares, indeed they can be well camouflaged, especially the females.

FernandoMSoares
FernandoMSoares 2 years ago

What a nice picture! I only realized it was a couple after reading the text!

AlbertKang
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AlbertKang

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Spotted on Dec 29, 2021
Submitted on Feb 14, 2022

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