Phasmid Collection

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

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

A Giant Stick Insect camouflaged on a twig at London Zoo in 1923 (b / w photo)
2960006 A Giant Stick Insect camouflaged on a twig at London Zoo in 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

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

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

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

Stick insects mating C016 / 6273
Stick insects (Abrosoma sp.) mating. Photographed at the Wildlife Sanctuary in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Stick insects mating C016 / 6274
Stick insects (Abrosoma sp.) mating. Photographed at the Wildlife Sanctuary in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

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 C016 / 2235
Leaf insect. Views of the upperside (left) and underside (right) of a Grays leaf insect (Phyllium bioculatum). This leaf insect is native to west Malaysia

Leaf insect C016 / 2234
Leaf insect. View of the underside of a Grays leaf insect (Phyllium bioculatum). This leaf insect is native to west Malaysia. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Leaf insect C016 / 2230
Leaf insect. View of the underside of a Linnaeus leaf insect (Phyllium siccifolium). Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Spiny leaf insect C016 / 2141
Spiny leaf insect (Extatosoma tiaratum) with its wings spread. This large species of stick insect is endemic to Australia. 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 at night, Borneo C016 / 4533
Stick insect at night, Borneo

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

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Discover the world of phasmids, fascinating creatures that blend seamlessly into their surroundings. From the Thorny devil stick insect to the Lord Howe Island stick insect, these remarkable insects showcase incredible camouflage skills. In Bristol Zoo Gardens, witness the Moss mimic stick insect perfectly blending in with a mossy vine, while a Leaf insect disappears amidst the lush rainforest of Mulu National Park. Travel back in time to 1923 and marvel at a Giant Stick Insect camouflaged on a twig at London Zoo. Get up close and personal with the Lord Howe Island stick insect at Bristol Zoo Gardens, admiring its intricate features. At the University of Texas, encounter Macleays Spectre as it captivates with its unique appearance. Witness new life as Lord Howe Island stick insect eggs develop in damp vermiculite. Experience nature's wonders through mating rituals as Phasmatodea spec. , or mating stick insects exhibit sexual dimorphism in Ecuador's Tandayapa region within Andean cloud forest. Encounter Phobaeticus chani - Chans megastick - showcasing its impressive size and beauty. Lastly, observe an egg from Phobaeticus chani - Chans megastick - holding promise for future generations of these captivating creatures. Phasmids offer us glimpses into their hidden world where they become one with their environment – truly masters of disguise.