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Although perfectly camouflaged among lichens when at rest, if a threat is detected this stick insect (Pseudodiacantha chieni) raises its butterfly-like wings as a warning to predators, whilst simultaneously emitting a strong chemical odor. Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo).
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Anareolatae, Borneo, East Malaysia, Insecta, Lonchodidae, Malaysia, Necrosciinae, Necrosciini, Phasmatodea, Phasmatoptera, Phasmida, Sabah, Southeast Asia, Verophasmatodea, animal, aposematic coloration, arthropod, camouflage, crypsis, cryptic, defense, display, fauna, insect, invertebrate, phasmid, stick insect, tropical, walking stick, warning color
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- Mimicry, Borneo, Insects