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It is impossible to say how many individual stick insects are in the world - but there could easily be many millions.
As for species, there are at least 3,000 different species of stick insect that are known, but there could easily be more that haven't been discovered yet.
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∙ 15y agoTHE STICK INSECTS SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AT LEAST 1 OR 2 MORE MALES ARE NOT NEEDED TO BREED.THEY WILL DROP ABOUT 200 EGGS EACH. Eggs: No less than 20p at a good pet shop Nymphs(1 day-3 months): No less than 20p at a good pet shop Young adults (3 months-full length): Around £1.00 for what it has costed them for housing it. HOUSING EQUiIPTMENT: The cage/mesh cage/tank should only cost £3.00 or less. NOTE:It may just be a fish tank but make sure there are no holes that they can escape from. Flooring: It may hep to put paper or tissue at the bottom of the cage to make cleaning the droppings easier.
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∙ 12y agoStick insects have 6 legs .
Six, but most can survive with four.
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∙ 14y agoStick insects
There are over 2500 species of stick insects.
Devina didn't kill them!!
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∙ 15y agoThere are over 3 000 species of stick insects in the world but the most common and easiest to look after is the Indian labatory stick insects.
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What family of species does the stick insect come from?
Stick insects are the Order Phasmoidea. There are 9 families.
What country do spiny stick insects come from?
There are two main species of stick insect that are described as "Spiny", and they come from different areas of the world:Extatosoma tiaratum (often called the Giant Prickly or Macleay's Spectre) is a large species of stick insect found in Australia.Eurycantha calcarata (often called the Giant Spiny, Papua New Guinea or Spiny Devil) is another large stick insect which lives in the place of their common name, Papa New Guinea
What family do the stick insect come from?
Phasmatodea
What are facts about stick incects?
the interesting facts of a stick bug is that when predators come It will be shape as a stick and nobody or no bug /insect also a animal will even notice it.
What countries do hedgehogs come from?
Various countries in Africa, Europe, and Asia.However, pet hedgehogs are domesticated and only appear in captivity, as they are actually a hybrid species.
Where do chameleons come from?
Chameleons main habitats are Africa and Madagascar, some other species are found in Europe and Asia
Where did the word jiminy come from?
Could JIMINY come from "Jiminy Cricket", one of the characters (some kind of insect) with a round face, glasses, top hat and walking stick in the story of Pinocchio and his creator Japetto ?
You found a t shaped six legged winged insect what is it?
If you found a T-shaped, six-legged winged insect and are wondering what it is, it is likely that you have come across a Plume moth. There are more than 150 Plume moth species in the world.
Why are stick insects important?
HousingIn general the more common species of stick insect can be kept together, though if you are breeding more difficult species then it pays to use separate cages to create individual requirements.Most stick insects come from tropical or semi-tropical environments and are happiest between around 25°C, though the common Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus) and some of its relatives are happy at normal home temperatures of 17°C+. Heating is best achieved by maintaining a whole room at the desired temperature, if this is not possible an electric light bulb can be used over small cages. It is important to make sure the stick insects can not reach the light bulb as they will burn themselves. A red bulb should be used during the hours of darkness as this disturbs the Sticks far less.Most stick insects are long thin animals which hang down from their food plants to shed their skins. It is therefore most important that the cage has sufficient depth to allow this. As a general rule it should be three times as high as the adult length of the stick insects to be kept in it. It is also useful to have it so designed that you can easily replace the food plant material whenever it is required taking into consideration that this will mostly be brambles.Not all sticks insects share a common need for humidity. Some species such as Carausius morosus will be happy to live in a fairly open cage whereas others such as Epidares nolimetangere will require an almost if not totally enclosed cage with around 80% relative humidity. Regardless of this, all sticks insects need water and it is a good idea to thoroughly mist the inside of the cage including all the food plant material each evening.Some stick insects such as Haaniella sp. need open water in a low bowl to drink. Don't be concerned if they leave their heads under water while drinking, remember that insects breathe through their thoracic and abdominal spiracles not through their mouth or nose like us. Note also that in some places tap water can harm some species so it doesn't hurt to use either rain water or to let the tap water stand for a day or two.FeedingAlmost all stick insects eat the leaves of bramble/blackberry and its relatives of the genus Rubus. Many such as the Indian or Laboratory stick insect (Carausius morosus), the Australian or Giant Spiny stick insect (Extatosoma tiaratum), the Thorn Legged stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), the Small Spiny stick insect (Aretaon asperrimus) and the Jungle Nymph (Heteropteryx dilatata) will also enjoy plants like Oak (Quercus sp.) and Hawthorn (Crateagus monogyna).It is important to make sure that your stick insects always have plenty of fresh food, and it is often wise to take from sites away from major road ways to avoid the poisoning effects of the traffic fumes. If this is unavoidable then the plant material should be washed before being offered to the stick insects.HandlingGreat care should be taken in handling stick insects at all times. Some species such as the Indian or Laboratory stick insect (Carausius morosus) and the Australian or Giant Spiny stick insect (Extatosoma tiaratum) are relatively sturdy and these should be used when allowing younger children or people who could be frightened to handle the stick insects.Note that some species such as Pink Winged (Sipyloidea sipylus) tend to lose their legs very easily. Also it should be noted that some species such as the Australian or Giant Spiny stick insect (Extatosoma tiaratum), the Jungle Nymph (Heteropteryx dilatata) and particularly the Thorn Legged stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata) can and will pinch (with their thorny limbs) and bite if not used to being handled.Other species such as the American Walking Stick (Anisomorpha bupestroides) and to a lesser extent Pink Winged (Sipyloidea sipylus) have a defensive chemical spray which in the case of American Walking Stick (Anisomorpha bupestroides) can cause temporary blindness and considerable pain to an adult.BreedingA number of species of stick insect, such as the Indian or Laboratory stick insect, are parthenogenic (i.e. the females lay unfertilised eggs which hatch into females which also lay unfertilised eggs). However, the majority of species require males and females.All stick insects lay eggs, some just drop them onto the ground, some stick them under tree bark or into crevices and some bury them in the ground. If you keep the burying species such as the Australian or Giant Spiny stick insect, Thorn Legged stick insect or Epidares nolimetangere you will need to ensure the bottom of the cage has a container of damp peat-free compost (about 5cm deep) in it once the females are adult.Stick insect eggs can take from between two months and a year to hatch depending on species. In general the larger species are the ones which take longest, though not always. You can either leave the eggs on the cage floor and let the stick insects hatch as they want, in this case it is useful to keep some common Woodlice such as Porcellio scaber in the cage to help keep down the fungus. Or you can collect the eggs each time you clean the cage and keep them in separate containers until they hatch. In this case the eggs of the burying species will need to be gently reburied about 1cm deep, and the rest will need to be kept on some absorbent material such as sand. All will need to be kept in a warm place and spraying with moisture occasionally will help. A careful/daily watch should be kept for moulds and mouldy ova/eggs removed, cleaned and then kept in a separate container.Missing limbsStick insects can lose limbs for a number of reasons and you should be careful to avoid any situation which may cause your stick insects to lose limbs. Some of the common causes of lost limbs include:Overcrowding - the stick insects bite or knock off legs of other stick insects in their cage. Your stick insects should have plenty of room in their cage and this is especially important when they're moulting.Fungal infection - if you suspect your stick insects have a fungal infection, thoroughly clean their cage and, if necessary, quarantine infected individuals.Rough handling - stick insects are fragile and, like all animals, should be handled with care and respect.
A twig like insect that remains still until its prey arrives?
A stick insect is an insect that looks like a twig.Specifically, the arthropod in question belongs to the Phasmatodea order of insects. The insect carries the additional common names ghost insects, leaf insects, stick-bugs, and walking sticks. Its ordinal name phasmid originates in the ancient Greek φάσμα (phasma) for "apparition, phantom."
What is the scientific name for the True Bug?
True bugs come from an insect order, Order Hemiptera, which contains about 82000 described species. Thus, true bugs can be called hemipterans.
How did guinea pigs come from Europe?
They didn't come from Europe, they come from south america.
