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Through their leaf-like body, the Phylliidae look deceptively similar to a leaf. This camouflage is also called mimese (imitation) and helps protect the insects against predators. To make the resemblance more convincing, they mimic a leaf that moves in the wind by their swaying motions.
Females look similar due to their body shape and their foliage-like overlapping wings, leaves which are even stronger than the males. They have short forewings and in contrast, fully developed hindwings, allowing the flightless females to fly short distances.
Scientific Surname | Phyllium giganteum |
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Order | Phasmatodea |
Family | Phylliidae |
Size | male: 10 cm, female: smaller |
Weight | few grams |
Reproduction | Ability to Parthenogenese, 90-200 eggs |
Distribution | Neuguinea, South East Asia |
Habitat | tropical forests |
Food | Leaves |
Livestock | secured |
Lifespan | few month |