Stick insects
When most people hear stick insect, they picture a typical slender-bodied insect that mimics a twig. In reality, stick insects are truly remarkable invertebrates, celebrated for their incredible diversity in shapes, sizes, colours, personalities, and behaviours from all around the world. Some resemble scorpions, others display vibrant hues of blue, yellow, and red, while others are equipped with spiny armour and even the ability to spray defensive chemicals. Stick insects captivate the imagination, offering a species for everyone to enjoy.
Care Sheets & Gallery
Keep your stick insects thriving: essentials, tips, and visuals
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DIAPHERODES GIGANTEA
“Green Bean Stick Insect”
• Phasmatidae • Caribbean Islands -
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EURYCANTHA CALCARATA
“Giant Spiny Stick Insect”
• Phasmatidae • PAPUA NEW GUINEA -
Heteropteryx dilatata
“Jungle Nymph Stick Insect”
• Heteropterygidae • Malaysia -
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