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Tiny Creatures. Big Wonder.
Giant Budwing Stick Insect
Scientific Name:
Phaenopharos khaoyaiensis
Habitat:
Tropical evergreen and monsoon forests; lives among trees and shrubs, resting on branches and foliage where its body blends with leaves and stems.
Lifespan (months)
~12-18
Female:
Size
~14–18
Female:
~8-10
Male:
~10–13
Male:
Handling and Temperament
A slow-moving and secretive species that prefers to remain still. Best admired on foliage; any handling should be minimal and gentle.
Origin:
Thailand, specifically recorded from Khao Yai National Park and surrounding forested regions.
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