Stick Insect - Violet Winged

Violet-winged stick insects are also known as Spur-legged stick insects. Both names are descriptive of their appearance, although it is only the males that have the spines or spurs on their hind legs. Both males and females can have violet-coloured wings, although the females with their shorter wings tend more towards pink. This species is found in south eastern Australia, from Tasmania up the east coast to southern Queensland. They can sometimes be considered pests in eucalypt forests. They feed on eucalyptus leaves, and are very widespread. Males are able to fly short distances, and the females are not capable of flying