The giant stick insect, or Lord Howe Island phasmid, disappeared from Lord Howe Island primarily due to the introduction of the black rat in 1918, which preyed on the insect and other native fauna. Habitat destruction and human activities also contributed to its decline. By the 1920s, the species was believed to be extinct, until it was rediscovered in 2001 on Ball's Pyramid, a steep, rocky islet south of Lord Howe Island. Conservation efforts are ongoing to help restore its population.
in your pants
it is the biggest insect in the world holding a record at 33 cm long
Since giant stick insects are insects, and all insects lack a backbone, they are invertebrates. Vertebrate = has a backbone, invertebrate = has no backbone
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
Some examples of bugs that look like rocks include the moss mimic stick insect, the giant prickly stick insect, and the thorny devil stick insect. These insects have evolved to resemble rocks or twigs as a form of camouflage to protect themselves from predators.
There are too many stick insect species to identify. In fact, there are over 3,000 to be more accurate. Most of the species are around the tropics though (Wikipedia). * Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
Because it looks like a stick!
My stick insect is an Indian Stick insect
yes it does but it will change colour as it grows
The stick insect feeds mainly on the aphid which eats your plants. So no I would keep the stick insect.
stick insect
Yes, a stick insect is a herbivore and is also a vegetarian.