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Stick Insects
Just as the name implies, they look like a stick, with legs. Entomologists are still working on grouping these animals. Many newly discovered species have not been formally described but there are about 3,000 species classified and the list is growing.
548 Questions
Do stick insects have spiracles?
All insects have spiracles. This is how they breathe because they do not have lungs like vertebrates do!
Without knowing in what part of the world this was seen it is not possible to say exactly what species it is. But there is no insect I know of with two sets of wings that are not on the same thorax.
What I think you have seen is two insects mating, joined tail to tail, and I have seen pairs of insects fly in this configuration.
Do stick insects live in the desert?
I don't no but i know that they like to be camouflaged so i don't think so
What insect is this with a fusiform shape and a larve that sticks its' head out?
household casebearer
They stand on thier hind legs and kick box eachother until one dies, then the victor eats the dead stick insects genitals.
How do you feed macleays stick insects in the British winter time when there are no leaves?
I use brambles collected from around my estate, as they never die, no matter how cold it is. Don't worry about the thorns, they won't harm your hide and seek champions.
What type of biome does a stick insect live?
Stick insects are most commonly found in biomes consisting of woodlands and heavy forests. They live in broadleaf trees, tree trunks, shrubs, and bushes, mainly on the foliage.
Can an abscess be caused by insect bite?
Yes it can. I have a friend, who woke up few days ago, with an itch in his leg and found a small insect bite. It turned into an abscess 2 days later. Cant walk without aid, taking antibiotics and future is uncertain.
Stick insects pinch primarily as a defense mechanism against predators. When threatened, they may use their strong jaws to grasp or pinch an attacker, which can deter further aggression. Additionally, this behavior can be a form of communication among other stick insects, signaling dominance or establishing territory. Overall, pinching serves as a way to protect themselves and assert their presence in their environment.
Why is stick insect hunting a grass hopper if its a herbavour?
Praying mantids are masters of camouflage like stick insects, so you may have mistaken it for a stick insect. Mantids are carnivorous and will eat other insects.
Indian stick insects eat each other?
Indian Stick Insects, like all stick insect species are herbivores. An Indian Stick Insect will not attack or eat another stick insect. The closest they get is eating old skins from a moulting to take in all the nutrients.
NO!!! That is disturbing and dangerous! Bananas are soft and can break off (in your anus or throat) and feces have harmful bacteria from your bowels which can make you sick! I do not recommend it.
What does the Lord Howe stick insect eat?
Due to their rarity, no one has observed their diet in the wild. However, in captivity they are fed the vegetation of Melaleuca, Banyan and Fig Trees which are all native to Lord Howe Island.
For most walking stick insects, the entire species is female and reproduction only requires one bug (parthenogenesis). Some species, though, do mate male-female.
Is a walking stick helpful or pesky?
yes because without a walking stick elders and some disable will not walk properly
What do stick insect eggs look like?
the eggs laid by common Indian stick insects are small oval shapes
coloured brown about 2 mm small.
they should be kept dry and handled carefully if removing from the main tank
How long after the insect lays her eggs does it take to hatch?
This mostly depends on the species. For instance, Indian Stick Insect eggs take around six months to hatch, whereas Giant Prickly (Extatosoma tiaratum) eggs can take up to a year.
