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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
How much do walking sticks cost?
This all depends on the type of walking stick insect, its age and size, and other similar factors. On average, a walking stick insect weighs around a quarter of an ounce.
When do stick insects get pregnant?
Stick Insects, like all Insects, produce eggs. Some species of Stick Insect will lay unfertilized eggs without the presence of a male. This process is called Parthenogenesis. Other species of Stick Insect do need a male and female pair so the eggs are fertilized before they are laid. Fertilized eggs will produce both male and female offspring, whereas unfertilized eggs will only produce females.
How do stick bugs protect themselves?
Insects can protect themselves in many ways. Here are some examples.
They can fly away: flies, ladybugs
They can hop away: crickets, grasshoppers
They can use camouflage to blend in with their surrounding: moths, grasshoppers
They can use their small size : they hide in small places their enemies can't go: ants
They can adapt: They can live in cold places or extremely hot places where they have few natural enemies; The midgefly and woolly caterpillar can survive in Antarctica.
They can bite and sting: earwigs, wasps and bees.
They can eat certain plants: The monarch butterfly eats milkweed as a caterpillar so the adult butterfly will taste bad to birds.
They have a hard exoskeleton to protect myself from being eaten: ladybugs, junebugs, beetles.
They curl up in a ball and play dead: ladybugs and sawbugs(potato beetle)
They protect each other: Ants give out a warning sent to other ants when in danger.
They live in groups: Ants and bees have guards at the door of the nest to keep enemies out.
They can even spray noxious fluid (Bombardier beetle) or lash out with sharp spikes (New Guinea Walking Stick).
they have warning colors-bees and wasps where yellow and black to warn off predators
Does walking sticks change color?
Generally, walking sticks are plant-colours such as ruddy browns to grays. There is also a striped variant. Some walking sticks can change color like chameleons to blend in with their surroundings. Lastly, some have bright wings or markings that they open or show to predators and then conceal so as to confuse the oncoming predator.
"Certainly not in the same sense as human beings. You could say that they have "insect nature", and perhaps even "Buddha Nature". But they are not sentient." This answer seems to contradict itself.....
"Certainly not in the same sense as human beings" on one hand and then "But they are not sentient." on the other......
Maybe the answer should have been - "yes they are sentient, but not in the same sense as human beings." - but this also is not satisfactory because obviously they are not the same as human beings.
Therefore the answer should be an emphatic "yes they are sentient" because the meaning of the word "sentient" is defined as "Experiencing sensation or feeling." which implies they have to have a nervous system, which they have, although rudimentary compared with ours.
Please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentience
Where are water insects likely to be found?
Water bugs would be found in or near the water.
For instance, the Water Stick Insect hides amongst reeds and stems where it waits, camouflaged, to ambush its prey. It uses its long, thin 'tail' as a siphon for breathing: it protrudes above the water's surface and acts just like a snorkel.
Stick insects are one of the successful group of organisms which adapts itself to match with the environment. It exhibits structural and coloration adaptation so that they can conceal from the prey and get protected from the enemies. They are named so because of the size/ shape of the organism.
Is a walking stick and a praying mantis the same?
there is a big difference between the two insects stick bugs eat only plants and mostly resemble sticks most stick bugs do not have wings some species however do.mantis are strictly carnivores eating only insects most mantis have wings and are able to fly most mantis resemble leaves and some times sticks.
Nearly all stick insect species are harmless and are not toxic. None cat actually deliver a bite as all stick insects have evolved to nibble the edges of leaves, and none have stingers. However, the Two-Striped Walking Stick (Anisomorpha buprestoides) is said to have a defensive spray that can cause temporary blindness if caught in the eyes. Other stick insect species can also spray but have no harmful effects.
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How do you care for baby stick insects?
Much the same you would care for them as an adult. Nymph stick insects are just like smaller versions of the adults; they eat the same leaves (although for very tiny hatching's it is advisable to trim the edge off the leaves so it is easier for the stick insects to eat), and live in the same environment as the adults. Be sure to spray the enclosure the nymphs are in extra lightly as very small nymphs and hatching's can easily drown in water droplets.
Mastervenusflytrap: I recommend putting them in a plastic container with holes on the top, also give them the new eucalyptus shoots only they wont eat the big leaves they are to hard to eat.
Also if you put the nymph's in with the adults it is a bad idea because the adults will crush them if the nymph's climb over the adults.
This depends on the species. For most, there are male and female stick insects, but there are species (like the Indian Stick Insect) that are populated by all females. The female is larger than the male.
Which country does the leaf insect live in?
yes hey live next to trees and stick in forests or jungles
Even though beetles don't have any bones in their bodies, they do have what is called a hard exoskeleton. Over 350,000 species of beetles have been identified, but it is estimated that there could be as many as 800,000 species.
Where did stick insects origionaly come from?
Different types of stick insects can be found all over the world. This includes the United States, New Zealand, and Borneo.
The family of insects called Phasmatodea (or Phasmida), also known as Stick Insects, Walking Sticks, or Stick Bugs. There are many types of stick insect found in warm climates around the world. They range in size from a mere inch (2-3cm) to over a foot (30cm+) in length. They are usually nocturnal- more so as they mature.
Stick insects are so-called because of their effective camouflage; they look like twigs and leaves! Many stick insects can gradually change colour with their environment to maintain this defence. Some have been noted to employ a rocking motion that is thought to mimic the swaying of foliage in the breeze, though they usually tend to hide from potential threats by remaining very still for prolonged periods.
Some stick insects produce noxious compounds which can dissuade predators with strong smells or irritation of the eyes and nose. Some even reveal bright colours in order to appear threatening to a potential predator. Another simple defence is just to drop from their perch and attempt to remain hidden once fallen.
How do you stick insects move around?
They use their legs which act like velcro to the surface they walk on.
Improved Answer:
The previous answer isn't entirely correct; stick insect feet are completely smooth, much unlike the hairy feet of flies, beetles and other insects. All stick insects have very specialised feet; each foot has a sucker and also two sharp claws, allowing them to walk up vertical walls and even upside down.
Their name is Bathroom Flies, Clogmia albipunctata. They are a tiny member of the moth family. I finally figured out how to get rid of them. My problem was that I hadn't run the water in the tub in that bathroom for a long time. Once I started running the tub every 3 or 4 days, they disappeared and I have not had a problem since. Good luck!
Are stick insects useful or harmful?
yes and no... Most stick insects are very successful in the wild and in captivity. There are over 3,000 stick insects in the world. There are some, however, that are critically endangered, and others that have become extinct. The idea that because there are lots of species they aren't endangered is ridiculous. There are dozens of types of bear. that doesn't mean that no bears are endangered.
How do stick insects reproduce?
Most captive Indian stick insects can and do reproduce in the absence of a male (parthenogenetic reproduction). The insect (female) will lay hundreds of tiny (0.08 inch or 2 mm) eggs over her life. These are smooth and round and must be separated form the feces at the bottom of the cage.
Populations of stick insects which still live in the wild in India where the males are much more common breed in a conventional fashion. Here the mail fertilities the eggs and they and while the females can reproduce parthenogeneticaly, there are probably good genetic reasons for this since without normal sexual reproduction the species would be expected to lose genetic diversity over time and therefore be unable to adapt and evolve.
Is a walking stick have teeth?
Today I encountered a walking stick insect outside the motel we stayed at in southern Missouri. I attempted to capture it in a bottle. The insect had a body about 5 inches long with long legs. The neck of the bottle was not big enough and the insect was able to elude capture. Another reason was that the insect curled its tail like a scorpian with what appeared to be a stinger at the tip. I decided I did not want to find out whether this was a real stinger, so I quit the attempt. I have read some web sites which indicate that these are sometimes kept as pets. I would not want to have a pet if it could sting and in so doing inflict a venom which caused injury. Does anyone know about whether this insect does have a stinger?
Answer:
A lot of stick insects curl up their tails when they feel threatened, making them resemble a scorpion or appear to be a lot more dangerous than they are. Stick insects do not have stingers or venom. Some species have sharp and painful spines on their legs and bodies, but they do not possess a stinger.
The Giant Prickly (Extatosoma tiaratum) stick insect is well known for its scorpion-like stance. The females are very bulky and broad and the end of the tail can look sharp, but is in fact harmless. Because some species will resemble a scorpion, it has a better chance of being left alone by a predator.
What do walking stick insects do to survive the winter?
Like us but they take tiny litte breaths through their mouths.
