Didymuria violescens (Spur-legged stick insect)

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This species occasionally has population outbreaks in mountain areas, leading to mass defoliation of eucalypts.

Didymuria violescens is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | South Coast | Hunter Region

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Didymuria violescens (Spur-legged stick insect) at Kangaroo Valley, NSW - 4 Jan 2025 by Chakola

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Didymuria violescens (Spur-legged stick insect) at Brogo, NSW - 11 Jan 2017 by CCPK

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Didymuria violescens (Spur-legged stick insect) at Sanctuary Point, NSW - 6 Jan 2011 by christinemrigg

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Didymuria violescens (Spur-legged stick insect) at Kangaroo Valley, NSW - 4 Jan 2025 by Chakola

Didymuria violescens (Spur-legged stick insect) at Brogo, NSW - 11 Jan 2017 by CCPK

Didymuria violescens (Spur-legged stick insect) at Sanctuary Point, NSW - 6 Jan 2011 by christinemrigg

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Species information

Didymuria violescens Scientific name
Spur-legged stick insect Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Minor weed or pest
Up to 1558.6m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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WR00207
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Kangaroo Valley, NSW

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