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Pharnacia sp
large stick insect about 25cm (10") long, ID is not 100% sure
rainforest
I spotted this hiking in the forest below the Bokor plateau. Not sure of the exact species.
Spotted on Jan 22, 2003
Submitted on Apr 22, 2011
8 Comments
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Thanks!
Thanks Bruno! I've gone with your ID and put in the notes that it's not 100% sure.
from what I see on the photo, this seems to be a Pharnacia species. But this ID is not sure !
Thanks Bruno for correcting... is it like one seen here...?
http://lazy-lizard-tales.blogspot.in/201...
nope, this is an adult female of a phasmid (stick insect) species. Not possible to ID from the photo though
stick mantis....I looked at some photos of them, I think you're right, thanks
One of few Stick Mantis species...
Realy Nice shot...