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Tisamenus sp
This spiny Phasmids are from the genus Tisamenus from the sub-family of Obriminae, known to have spines on them. The genus Tisamenus can be identified by the triangular shape structure on their thorax and also 'false eyes' giving them a tribal face look. This is my first time to see this red band variation (Pic#1) on the genus. Pic#3 is a pair, with the smaller male on top of the bigger female.
Tropical forest, endemic to North Luzon
Spotted on Jun 2, 2016
Submitted on Jan 26, 2017
3 Comments
Awesome find!
Yes, @Daniele but can't find a Taxanomist to do the description :(
Another potential novel species Albert?