Phasmatodea Collection

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Moss mimic stick insect (Trychopeplus laciniatus) showing amazing camouflage on mossy vine, photographed in tropical rainforest in mobile field studio against a white background

Thorny devil stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Lord Howe Island stick insect (Dryococelus australis), Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol, UK

Stick Insect (Phasmatodea) (Walking Stick Insect), Boca Tapada, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Leaf insect (Phyllium sp. ) camouflaged in rainforest, Mulu National Park, Borneo
Leaf insect (Phyllium sp.) camouflaged in rainforest, Mulu National Park, Borneo

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Leaf Insect - camouflaged on leaf - Weda, Halmahera, Indonesia Date: 24-Mar-16

Close up of a Lord Howe Island stick insect (Dryococelus australis), Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol, UK. Captive

Macleays Spectre (Extatosoma tiaratum) captive at the University of Texas

Mating stick insects -Phasmatodea spec. - exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest
Mating stick insects -Phasmatodea spec.- exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador

Phobaeticus chani, Chans megastick
George Beccaloni holding the Phobaeticus chani specimen. This stick insect from the island of Borneo measures well over a foot in length, and has been identified as the worlds longest insect

Phobaeticus chani, Chans megastick egg
The egg of Phobaeticus chani, Chans megastick. When grown this stick insect from the island of Borneo measures well over a foot in length, and has been identified as the worlds longest insect

Dryococelus australis, Lord Howe stick insect
A specimen of the Lord Howe Island stick insect (Dryococelus australis) also known as Lord Howe Island Phasmid, or the land lobster

Phyllium sp. Oriental leaf insect
Leaf insects are characterised a green or brown, flattened body which closely resembles the foliage on which they live

Pharnacia kirbyi, stick insect
A holotype specimen of a stick insect from Borneo. The head and body measures 13 inches long

Walking stick insect from the Cape of Good Hope, Phasmatodea or Phasmida.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Stick insect -Phasmida-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

A stick insect -Phasmida- sloughing its skin, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Stick insect -Phasmida- perched on a leaf, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Stick insect -Phasmatodea, syn. Phasmida-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Tropical Shield Mantis, Hooded Mantis or Leaf Mantis -Choeradodis stalii-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Mating Stick Grasshoppers -Taxiarchus spec. -, exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tiputini rain forest
Mating Stick Grasshoppers -Taxiarchus spec.-, exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Dead leaf mantis -Deroplatys spec. -, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
Dead leaf mantis -Deroplatys spec.-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Leaf Insect or Walking Leaf -Phyllium sp. -, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy
Leaf Insect or Walking Leaf -Phyllium sp.-, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

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stick insect / walking stick (Phasmatodea - Phasmida) Date:

Stick Insect (Phasmatodea) on a stick

Stick insect with twiggy legs, and hooks on feet enabling it to climb trees, above view

Dead Leaf Mantis (Phasmatodea) on a dead leaf

Indian stick insect C016 / 5927
Indian stick insect (Carausius morosus). There are nearly 3000 species of stick insects (Phasmida) in the world. They all feed on vegetation

Leaf insect C016 / 2231
Leaf insect. View of the upperside of a Linnaeus leaf insect (Phyllium siccifolium). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Leaf insect
Grays leaf insect. View of the upper side of a leaf insect (Phyllium crucifolium), with its wings spread. This specimen was found in the Seychelles, and has a body length of 11cm

Grays leaf insect. View of the upper side of a male Grays leaf insect (Phyllium bioculatum), with its wings spread. This specimen was found in Sri Lanka, and has a wingspan of 8cm

Ghost insect. View of ghost insect (Prisopus piperinus) camouflaged against a piece of bark. This specimen was found in Amazonian Guyana, and has a body length of 7cm

Giant Malaysian leaf insect. View of the upper side of a giant Malaysian leaf insect (Phyllium giganteum). This specimen was found in Thailand, and has a body length of 12cm

Hump-backed stick insect. View of the upper side of a male hump-backed stick insect (Cranidium gibbosum) with its wings spread. This specimen was found in Amazonian Guyana, and has a wingspan of 10cm

Yellow umbrella stick insect. View of the upper side of a female yellow umbrella stick insect (Tagesoidea nigrofasciata) with its wings spread

Malaysian jungle nymph
Stick insect. View of the upper side of a Malaysian jungle nymph (Heteropteryx dilatata) stick insect (phasmid) with its wings spread. This specimen was found Malaysia, and has a wingspan of 8cm

Stick insect in amber
A stick insect, Phasmatodea preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Carausius morosus, Indian stick insect

Heteropteryx dilatata, jungle nymph
A close-up head on view of a jungle nymph, a giant stick insect (Heteropteryx dilatata) from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Eurycantha stick insect (Eurycantha horrida). This specimen is from Papua New Guinea

Eurycantha stick insect head
Eurycantha stick insect (Eurycantha horrida), close-up of the head. This specimen is from Papua New Guinea

Stick insect, SEM
Stick insect. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stick insect (family Phasmida). Magnification: x5 when printed 10 centimetres wide

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Phasmatodea, commonly known as stick insects, are fascinating creatures found in the wild. With their long and slender bodies resembling sticks or twigs, they blend seamlessly into their natural habitat. These creepy crawlies have an incredible ability to mimic their surroundings, making them masters of disguise. One captivating feature is their legs. Delicate and thin, these appendages allow them to navigate through trees with ease. A close-up view reveals intricate details on their exoskeletons when observed under a macro lens. Their unique appearance adds to the allure of these remarkable insects. Among the diverse species within this order is the Thorny devil stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), discovered in New Britain's Willaumez Peninsula. Another notable member is the Lord Howe Island stick insect (Dryococelus australis) found at Bristol Zoo Gardens in Bristol, UK. The Moss mimic stick insect (Trychopeplus laciniatus) showcases its astonishing camouflage skills while perched on a mossy vine. Similarly, leaf insects like Phyllium sp. , expertly blend into rainforest foliage at Mulu National Park in Borneo. In captivity, researchers study these intriguing fauna up close for scientific purposes. The Macleays Spectre (Extatosoma tiaratum), housed at the University of Texas, provides valuable insights into this enigmatic species. From exotic locations such as Boca Tapada in Alajuela Province to Lord Howe Island itself, where Dryococelus australis eggs develop in damp vermiculite; they are be found thriving across various habitats worldwide. Whether you find them creepy or captivating, there's no denying that it can truly extraordinary creatures worth appreciating for their unique adaptations and contribution to our planet's wildlife diversity.