Campaña 2007 Madagascar, el 8° continentebono parque

Leaf Insect

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LEAF INSECT

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  • Technical Name: Phyllium bioculatum
  • Class: Arthropods
  • Order: Phasmatodea
  • Family: Insects
  • Alimentation: Leaves
  • Gestation: 607-641 days
  • Incubation: 5 months
  • Eggs: 40 to 50
  • Location: Asia

The similarity of these insects to leaves is astounding. In their countries of origin it is believed that they are born from the sprouts of vegetables. The analysis of the colouring substance of their tissues, carried out using the spectral technique, has established very little difference to chlorophyll in plants.