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Malaysian or Malayan Jungle Nymph (Heteropteryx dilatata)

The females of this species are very aggressive and should be approached  cautiously. When threatened, the insect will hiss and attempt to thrash  the aggressor with her legs. The female is much larger than the male  and is a lime green colour. The male is winged and can fly, however the  female has stubby, rounded wings and is unable to take flight. They eat bramble, oak and other leaves.

Malaysian or Malayan Jungle Nymph (Heteropteryx dilatata)

The females of this species are very aggressive and should be approached cautiously. When threatened, the insect will hiss and attempt to thrash the aggressor with her legs. The female is much larger than the male and is a lime green colour. The male is winged and can fly, however the female has stubby, rounded wings and is unable to take flight. They eat bramble, oak and other leaves.

Male Malaysian Jungle Nymph

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