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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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Who is that bug which hides by disguising itself as a stick?

Leaf bug, praying mantis or the stick bug, disguise themselves in this way, but it is probably the stick insect you are thinking about.

Do stick bugs have backbones?

No. All insects are "invertebrates," which means they have no bones whatsoever. They are also called "exoskeletal," which means that their skeletal structure (which holds them together) is the shell-like material on their outer surfaces.

Where can you buy stick insects?

You should be able to buy then at a pet store that specialises in reptiles, if they do not have any in maybe they could order some for you. It is best to keep them in pairs, they don't breed they just lay eggs, if you do not want these eggs then quickly dispose of them by throwing them away, they will not hatch without household temperature.

Does termite have backbone?

Ants do not have backbones it was because they do not belong to vertebrates group.

How long does a stick insects eggs take to develop?

Most stick insect eggs take around six to nine months to hatch, possibly a little earlier if kept in warm room.

How do leaf insects reproduce?

a leaf doesnt reproduce, the flower of the leaf does


This answer is slightly confusing. Some leaves can be used in propogation like begonia or African Violet. Leaves do not have flowers, plants do, and from them we get seeds.

Different types of fly?

there is the fruit fly,house fly,black fly there are probolly about 20 different types of flies.

What do you call a light walking stick?

Juvenile stick insects are called Nymphs until they reach their second-to-last stage before adulthood which then the stick insect is referred as a Sub Adult.

Can a crockadile stick its tunge out?

A crocodile can not stick out it's tongue.

How long is a walking stick?

The average age is about 1 year, although some species can reach up to 2 years of age due to slower growth rates than normal.

How many babies does a female stick insect have?

probably about 260 depends, and they do not eat their young the only thing they can eat is leaves and other thin things like molted skin and i have a stick insect and i don't know if its a male or a female and i found a stick insect on my window wich is gross knowing that theres hundreds more. :/

How can you tell the gender of your Stick insect pet?

Male and female stick insects differ greatly in size. The females are much larger than the male and are very solid-looking and are often quite broad. The males are often slender and delicate-looking and are always much shorter than the female.

How can you tell if a stick insect is a female or male?

Some male and female spiders can be identified by color. Those that cannot be identified by their color can be determined by checking the reproductive organs which are located in the underbelly of adult spiders.

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That would seem to need a good deal of knowledge and a powerful lens! Another, simpler method for many species, is that it's the female spider who spins the web. The males of such species find their food more by hunting.

Do stick insects help the environment?

most of people think stink bug are good but they aren't they eat all the fields and they

don't help the environment

How do we know that our stick insect is a girl or a boy?

This greatly depends on what stick insect you have. If it is an Indian Stick Insect it is most likely female, as the males are incredibly rare and the females produce eggs without the assistance of a male.

What is the walking sticks body covering?

A walking stick has a head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have 6 legs, 2 antennae, and 2 pairs of wings.

How does the stick insect change color?

It can change completely to it's surroundings mostly leaves and is famous foe being 'the unseen insect'. However, while stick insects are masters of disguise, they cannot change colour at will. A stick insect can be a different colour to another of the same species due to being in a different environment, having a slightly different diet and some species will slowly change colour when moulting, but they can not change colour like a chameleon can.

How the shape of the walking stick helps the insect survive in its environment?

A walking stick gives balance and support for more efficient movement

When was the walking stick made?

The Walking Stick was created on 1970-06-10.

What is the scientific name of a brown walking stick insect?

The scientific name for walking sticks is Diapheromera Femorata

How long do i have to wait before my spiny leaf insect eggs hatch?

my one just died at the ripe old age of one and a quarter years old but she (and he) started laying at around 6-7 months old.

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How long does it take for baby stick insects to grow into an adult?

2-4 years as the larvae. It takes roughly 2 months for it to prepare for cocooning. They undergo a complete metamorphosis meaning the change completely into their adult form. After molting to adult, they are able to mate shortly afterwards (week or 2 depending on species)