Name: Pulchriphyllium bioculatum, Seychelles leaf insect, Javanese leaf insect, or Gray's leaf insect.

The Gray's leaf insect of the family Phylliidae native to tropical Asia as well as Madagascar, Mauritius and the Seychelles.

Leaf insects have extremely flattened, irregularly shaped bodies, wings, and legs. They are called leaf insects because their large, leathery forewings have veins that look similar to the veins on the particular type of leaves they inhabit. Its scientific name bioculatum means "two-eyed" and refers to the two dots located on the abdomen just in this species.

Measurements: Frame: 21cm X 16cm X 3.7cm Specimen size: 13.5cm X 6.5cm

A stunning specimen.

*Please see pictures for further details.

*Combined shipment can be arranged if multiple auctions are won. Drop off available in Whangarei region, and potentially further south to Auckland as I pop down once every couple of weeks. Payment must be made or arranged within 2-3 days.

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