18/10/2025
Stick Insect
The stick insect, also called the walking stick, is known for its amazing ability to look exactly like a twig or small branch.
This natural disguise helps it stay safe from birds, frogs, and other predators.
It lives mostly in warm, tropical regions such as Asia, Australia, and South America.
Stick insects eat leaves from trees and bushes like oak, rose, and bramble.
Some species can grow incredibly long — up to 30 centimeters — making them among the world’s longest insects.
When danger is near, the insect often freezes or sways gently, copying the motion of a branch in the wind.
Some can even drop a leg to escape and grow it back later.
Female stick insects can produce young without needing a male — a process called parthenogenesis.
They are harmless and move slowly, which makes them easy to observe and study.
Because of their clever camouflage and calm nature, stick insects are often kept as pets and used for science lessons.
🌿 Fun fact: When still on a branch, it’s almost impossible to spot a stick insect — even if it’s right in front of you!
