Natures wonders: Walking stick insects (Introduction)

by David Turell @, Friday, January 02, 2015, 19:33 (3363 days ago) @ David Turell

New species almost two feet long:-http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2014/12/30/second-biggest-insect-discovered/#5465-"Stick insects have devised clever defense mechanisms to stay alive in the wild — including, most obviously, looking like a branch. However some stick insects can also change colors or mimic the swaying of a branch in the wind.-"Stick insects are also known for their marathon copulation sessions, which can last for several months in some species. Recent studies by other research teams have doubled the number of stick insects identified, bringing the total number of known species to about 70. Southeast Asia is said to host the largest variety of stick insect species, and researchers are certain there are more to discover."


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