Spiny leaf insect — size comparison

The spiny leaf insect inhabits eastern Australian vegetation and eats leaves, including eucalyptus. An adult female is substantial and well concealed among plan

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Length

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Spiny leaf insect

Extatosoma tiaratum

130 mmAdult female
Body length

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The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
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Spiny leaf insectBody length130 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Spiny leaf insect — size comparison — facts and sources

The spiny leaf insect inhabits eastern Australian vegetation and eats leaves, including eucalyptus. An adult female is substantial and well concealed among plants. When disturbed she may raise her abdomen like a scorpion, although she has no sting.

The female flicks eggs onto the ground. Ants may carry them into nests, providing additional protection. Hatchlings resemble ants and move differently from heavier adult females. Size and appearance vary between individuals and regions.

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