The Stick insect is so called because it looks like a stick. It is same colour as a stick and when very still on a branch it is almost impossible to spot. One of the most efficient natural camouflages on Earth. Stick insect species, often called walking sticks. Females are normally larger than males.
Phobaeticus kirbyi of Borneo -This giant measures over 21 inches. With legs extended, making it one of the longest insect in the world.
6 comments:
at: June 14, 2011 at 5:49 AM said...
Aaila....!
Is it merely a stick or really an insect?
at: June 14, 2011 at 9:44 PM said...
What an amazing little insect! The wonders of creation...they never cease to amaze me! Great post :)
at: June 14, 2011 at 9:46 PM said...
Yes Suresh :)
Jessica thanks :)
at: June 15, 2011 at 4:30 AM said...
Cool... looks very much like a stick.
at: June 15, 2011 at 10:48 AM said...
it does look like a stick.....
at: June 18, 2011 at 9:56 PM said...
It looks like it's from another planet! ...kinda creepy, I tells ya.
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