Macleay's spectre (Extatosoma tiaratum). Extatosoma tiaratum is an Australian insect, also known as the spiny leaf insect or the giant prickly stick insect...They can grow up to 150mm and feed on Eucalyptus leaves and are often kept in captivity.

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Shannon Wild

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yellow Phasmatodea spiny leaf eucalyptus leaf fauna animal crawly camouflage pest insect bug wildlife mantis praying Tropidoderinae creepy giant prickly stick insect display Arthropod Australian gum Extatosoma tiaratum Phasmatidae Macleay's spectre

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