Spur Legged Phasmid

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Didymuria violescens

Spur Legged Phasmid, a reference photo
Photo: McCoy, Frederick · Public domain

Didymuria violescens, the spur legged phasmid, also known as the violet-winged stick insect, or violet-winged phasma, is a common phasmid native to Australia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spur Legged Phasmid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Phasmida
Family
Phasmatidae
Species
Didymuria violescens

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