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solissydney
22-02-2009, 03:43 PM
"IT" was found in a garden in Glebe, Sydney, by my grandson. I have not yet researched what "IT" actually is. I intend sending an image to the Museum in Sydney, they appreciate finds like this, and will respond to my inquiry.
Ken

BerrieK
22-02-2009, 03:52 PM
Hi! I believe you have a lovey portrait of a spiny leaf insect.. see link below

http://users.bigpond.net.au/brandseth/leaf-insects.HTM

Cheers, Kerrie:)

h0ughy
22-02-2009, 03:58 PM
your grandson has excellent vision then to find this - it is well camouflaged in the garden

Kevnool
22-02-2009, 04:32 PM
I aint never seen that before great find tho....cheers Kev.

astroron
22-02-2009, 08:00 PM
Thankyou for a very interesting subject:thumbsup:
and thankyou Kerrie for providing such useful information:):)

Tilt
22-02-2009, 08:49 PM
Very strange indeed.

Michael

renormalised
22-02-2009, 11:39 PM
Yes...another phasmid. We get plenty of spiny leaf insects up here...when it's not raining!!!.