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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.
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Because its part of a bigger orginism that also had to bend to survive. If a tree were rigid and not able to bend, a strong wind or ice storm would injure or kill it. Having the ability to bend or be flexible allows it to sway with the wind. Its also another reason why some trees drop their leaves during the fall and winter. To protect the tree from wind damage.
Insects breathe via holes in their exoskeleton called spiracles. These are normally arranged in pairs, with one spiracle either side of the thorax, or each segment of their bodies.
They do not have lungs - gasses are passively exchanged throughout a network of capillaries (called trachea) that branch into their organs and tissues.
Some larger insects are able to pump their bodies to increase the rate of gas exchange, therefore, in a way, actively 'breathing' in a manner akin to you.
they breath fron a tube called tracheae, instead of lungs because they dont have any
What is the scientific name for walking stick insect?
Here is the name of one breed. A good place to start researchign them. Diapheromera femorata
Yes, ants are insects. They belong to the order Hymenoptera and are closely related to bees and wasps. Ants are social insects that live in colonies and are known for their organized and cooperative behavior.
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.
How long do walking sticks live?
Walking sticks typically live for about 1-3 years in the wild. Their lifespan can vary depending on factors such as their environment, predators, and availability of food. Some species of walking sticks have been known to live longer in captivity with proper care.
After several days of heavy rainstorm I found three insects that resembled Northern Stickbugs in my pool. They were moving/swimming below the surface. Does anyone know if stickbugs can swim? Did I miss identify these insects?
What animal eats stick insects?
Birds, reptiles, bats, and spiders all eat stick bugs. The stick bug looks like a twig and can hide in trees without being seen by predators. They range in length from a half inch to 13 inches long.
Do walking sticks eat their skins after they molt?
It is not unusual for a stick insect to lose a leg in a moult. Some skin sheds, for various reasons, can go wrong and often the old skin can dry over several legs which can cause the stick insect to eject the tangled legs. To keep any incidents like this to a minimum, be sure to lightly spray inside the enclosure with water every day and make sure the enclosure is at least three times as tall as your stick insect - as many stick insects prefer to shed their skin while hanging vertically from a high leaf or branch.
A stick insect can survive quite happily with at least three legs until the other legs grow back in future moults.
winged ants look like other normal black ants but dey just have wings sooo their colour is black
What type of birds do African stick insects eat?
Most pet species will eat bramble (blackberry leaves) or privet as their main source of food. Most stick insects can also eat rose and oak and some species eat eucalyptus.
Mastervenusflytrap: 85% of Australian species eat eucalyptus leaves.
What purpose does a walking stick have when hiking?
It supports people who are doing outside activity to have proper balance especially when there are walking across high mounts, can also be used as a leverage device to shove into the ground ahead of you and pull on.
What weather do stick insects prefer?
Depends on the species and what you mean by cold but as a general rule they cant survive long peroids of cold weather.
I keep many different types of stick insect and would not let the temp drop below 15c for long periods of time.
I try to keep them at 20c-25c.
The majority of walking stick-type insects do not migrate. The majority, instead, hibernate during colder seasons. They also have a short lifespan,
June bugs are not really considered lucky. They are considered pests by most because they like to eat shrubs and plants.
How much can a walking stick weigh?
Walking sticks come in several lengths, depending on the persons height. The handle reaching to just a couple of inches below the waist is about right. If the stick is too short, the user will have to lean down, which is not good for the persons posture.
What is a walking stick's real name?
Phasmatodea
it depends on what tipe the moast commen is a varies
Do stick insects die after laying eggs?
In order to camouflage them from predators, walking sticks tend to lay their eggs on the bottom of leaves or stems. They also lay them one by one so that they resemble tiny seeds instead of putting them in one large pile.
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.
