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Stick insects are preyed upon by the praying mantis, lizards such as the chameleon, and insect-eating birds.
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What food web is a stick insect in?
The stick insects are low on the food web which means they have many predators. Some predators include birds, reptiles, ground rodents and even other insects.
Why are stick insects same colours as the trees?
so that they can comouflauge from their predators
Are walking sticks rare?
The number of stick insects is very low when comparing with other insects, such as grasshoppers, which live in similar habitat. Though it seems that nothing stop the grow of the population of stick insects, walking sticks are rare. Being rare is another survival factors of stick insects. The predators cannot depend on stick insects as a constant food source and have less chance to learn how to recognize the stick insects. Being rare could be considered a way of camouflage.
What are stick insect predators?
Stick insects are preyed upon by the praying mantis, lizards such as the chameleon, and insect-eating birds.
Are stick insects anorexic?
Many stick insect species are thin, but that doesn't mean they are anorexic - their thin, twig-like bodies serve as camouflage against predators.
Do walking sticks move at night?
Yes they do. Stick Insects tend to be more active at night because there are less predators around.
How could an insects that look like a sticks be an advantage to the insects?
A stick insect , blending in with it's environment , would find it an advantage because it would confuse predators . A means of camouflage .
Is a stick bug an insect?
Yes, stick insects are insects.
Is a stick bug a insect?
Yes, stick insects are insects.
Are the Lord Howe Island stick insects arthropods?
Yes. Stick insects obviously are insects, and all insects are arthropods! ^^
Why are stick insects hard to see?
because they are camoflage and it is hard to see the stick insects. because they are camoflage and it is hard to see the stick insects.
Are stick insects vegetarian?
Yes, stick insects are vegetarian, eating leaves.Yes.
