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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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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
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)
Is the Tropical stick insect the largest insect in the world?
no! the stick insect is not the largest insect living but the longest insect living today.....
Walking sticks rely on their camouflage adaptation to protect them from predators. Their coloring and shape makes them appear to be part of the plant they are on. Some species of walking stick have the ability to secrete a foul smelling liquid that deters potential predators.
How many body parts does a stick insect have?
Stick Insects are insects, so like every other insect species, they have six legs.
How many stick insect species come from Europe?
It is impossible to say how many individual stick insects are in the world - but there could easily be many millions.
As for species, there are at least 3,000 different species of stick insect that are known, but there could easily be more that haven't been discovered yet.
Are walking sticks really poisonous?
Stick insects are neutral. They eat leaves. They are not harmful, but are preyed upon by lizards and birds. Fish may even eat any stick insect eggs. the are not beneficial either they are a just simple cool looking bug
How often do stick insects molt?
4-5 times in thier lifetime so about once a month then will spend the rest of thier life as an adult for about 4-8 months.
How to tell the difference between stick insect pooh and eggs?
Stick insect eggs look like small seeds, and are generally dark brown in color. They are rounded and are fairly easy to separate from droppings because they look nothing alike.
Does a walking stick have 6 legs?
Walking sticks have 6 legs. Their legs are very brittle. Some can survive with only 4 legs if they fall off.
Do stick bugs die after they lay eggs?
Hi,
I have the same question too. I have three stick bugs and one laid eggs for about one week and now seems to be sick (isn't moving around a lot). I think she is dying and wonder if this is just a natural progression. . .
Stick insects sleep on leaves, on twigs, on sticks, or in trees. Some are nocturnal and they sleep during the day.
Why does pollen stick to the legs of an insect?
most insects have small hairs on their legs and when they are around pollen, when they fly or walk on flowers it gets stuck.
Do stick insects have ears in their knees?
They do not have ears, but can sense sound by feeling vibrations of the air. Their sense of smell is their most important sense.
