Phasmatodea (order)

Unidentified stick insect at Paddys River, ACT

Phasmatodea (order) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021
Phasmatodea (order) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021
Phasmatodea (order) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Mar 2021
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Identification history

Phasmatodea (order) 12 Mar 2021 KimPullen
Unidentified 8 Mar 2021 melanoxylon

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KimPullen wrote:
   12 Mar 2021
This is a good find. I'm not sure of the genus, but it may belong to either Denhama (discovered in this region a few years ago) or Candovia.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 8 Mar 2021 12:43 PM Recorded on
  • melanoxylon Recorded by

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  • 50mm or larger Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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