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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
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Where do stick insects come from?
Stick Insects come from all over the world, for example: Madagascar, New guinea, Peru, New Zealand, Australia, South America and many other countries. Stick insects mostly live in tropical and subtropical forests.
What family of species does the stick insect come from?
Stick insects are the Order Phasmoidea. There are 9 families.
Where do male stick bugs come from?
Male stick insects can be produced from fertilized eggs, whereas females can come from both fertilized and unfertilized eggs.
What country does the rain stick come from?
The rain stick is believed to have originated in Chile by Indigenous tribes such as the Mapuche people. It is a traditional musical instrument made from a hollowed-out cactus or piece of wood filled with pebbles or beans that create a soothing sound when turned upside down.
Where did stick insects origionaly come from?
Different types of stick insects can be found all over the world. This includes the United States, New Zealand, and Borneo.
What time of year do stick insects come out?
Actually, stick insects will mate at any time of year. Stick insects often live in warm and tropical places where there is no such thing as "winter" or "autumn". The weather is usually stable and stays the same all year round, so stick insects will mate at any time once they have reached adulthood and found a mate.
Why are flowers pretty?
The "pretty" is to attract insects like the bee to come towards it to collect nectar. This is because the flower's pollen will stick to the bee and will help reproduce.
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.
When did the insects come to the world?
Insects didn't come to earth, it lived on earth since the dinosaurs lived.
Where did the spiny water flea come from?
Great Britain and northern Europe east to the Caspian Sea
Where does tragacanth come from?
Tragacanth (or Gum Tragacanth) comes from a few spiny shrubs of the genus Astragalus.
Do water stick insect have gills to breathe in water?
Stick insects do not live in water. However, insects that live permanently submerged in water for part of their lives (such as mayfly larva) do have gills. Others like mosquito larvae do still come up to the surface to breath air and still others like water beetles carry a bubble of air with them underwater.
