Margin-winged Stick Insect

Description:

These are the true 'sticks' of the stick insect world and will blend in to become invisible on any branch. The females grow to around 175mm and have long bodies that are uniform brown without any markings or features. The males are shorter, more slender and have slender folded wings which they will readily use to take flight. A rapid flash of the small wings of the female will be used as a defensive display once she is aware that her camouflage is not working. Margin Winged Stick Insect eggs are around 2mm long, smooth and black in appearance. The young are green for the first few weeks of life. This species does not have any special care requirements and will eat eucalyptus leaves.