Palophus reyi

A giant, unique, native Zimbabwean stick insect that has wings and lives off fresh shoots and twigs, including bark, plus various grasses, is an astonishing sight in and usually observed in Matabeleland in Zimbabwe. It is unknown if it is a protected species. Thanks to Ian McFarlane for assisting in spotting this giant of the insect world on his property in Hillside, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Publicado el 29 de agosto de 2023 por rgcooper2023