Gray's leaf insect

Description:

The insect has green, broad body and legs and frequently has spots. Both females and males occur in shades of green, yellow, and orange.[7] Java leaf insects would be greenish or brownish as adults. Males range from 2.6 to 3.7 inches (66 to 94 mm).[1] The organism's fore wings and camouflage are used for defense. The antennae of the females are very short, while those of the male are longer. Adult females are 1.8–2.7 inches (46–69 mm) in length. The species also has hind wings which are used for flying by males, but are unused by females. Young Phyllium bioculatum are about 2 cm (0.79 in) long, dark red in colour and have reflex immobility. The species molts 5–6 times in a lifetime.

Habitat:

These leaf insects are found mainly in tropical areas and rainforests where adequate quantities of vegetation are available for consumption. It is widespread in Southeast Asia, in Borneo, China, India, Java, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sumatra. It is also found in Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.

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Pictures taken from home bread animals.