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Malaysian Jungle Nymph

Heteropteryx dilatata

Malaysian Jungle Nymph, reference photograph — Heteropteryx dilatata · observation 245159936 · dhfischer · CC BY

Facts

The species is herbivorous and active at night.
Large adult females are usually deep green with reduced wings; smaller brown males have developed wings and can glide.
The spiny hind legs are lifted and used to clamp at a disturbance in defense.

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