♀ (Diapherodes jamaicensis) Stick Insect endemic to Jamaica
♀ (Diapherodes jamaicensis) Stick Insect one of three species of Diapherodes occurring in Jamaica In the order #Phasmida aka #Phasmatodea, there are currently 11 known species from #Jamaica all endemic. The majority of species camouflage themselves as sticks & leaves, #Phasmids are herbivorous. Some species are known to eat a wide variety of leaves, while others are likely to have a much narrower diet. They generally rely on camouflage to evade predators. : IG 📸 @wendyjamaica
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