Stick Insect Collection (page 2)

Jungle nymph (Heteropteryx dilatata) abdomen of female stick insect narrowing to point

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

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

Stick insect feeding on a leaf. This species (from the genus Acanthoclonia) is also known as the spiny moss-mimicking stick insect

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

Water Stick Insect - UK
DAC-1275 Water Stick Insect UK Renatra linearis David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Water Stick Insect Eggs - UK
DAC-1276 Water Stick Insect Eggs UK Renatra linearis David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest - Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida
MAR-1688 Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

stick insect / walking stick - Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia
MAR-1484 stick insect / walking stick Tanjung Puting National Park - Kalimantan - Borneo - Indonesia Phasmatodea / Phasmida Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

stick insect / walking stick - Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia
MAR-1652 stick insect / walking stick Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia Phasmatodea - Phasmida Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest - Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida
MAR-1689 Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest - Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida
MAR-1687 Walking Leaf / Leaf Insect - at the cloudforest Cameron Highlands - West Malaysia. Phylliidae - Phasmida Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Stick-insect (Bacillus sp. ) adult, silhouette under leaf, Italy, july
Stick-insect (Bacillus sp.) adult, silhouette under leaf, Italy, july

Water Stick Insect (Ranatra linearis) adult, clinging to submerged plant stems, England, may (captive)

Coloured X-ray of a stick insect with eggs
Stick insect. Coloured X-ray of a stick insect belonging to the Phasmida order. In the abdomen are oval-shaped eggs. Stick insects have elongated legs and bodies

Queensland Titan stick insect
A newly hatched Queensland Titan stick insect, Acrophylla wulfingi. The Queensland Titan is one of the worlds largest stick insects; an adult may reach 30cm in length

Stick insect foot, SEM
Stick insect foot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The large claws are used for climbing. The adhesive pad (between claws) is used to cling to smooth surfaces

Calvisia stick insect. Photographed in Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak, the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo

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

Macleays Spectre (Spiney Stick Insect), Extatosoma tiaratum, Native to Australia
Macleays Spectre (Spiney Stick Insect) Extatosoma tiaratum Native to Australia

Goliath stick insect - female eating moulted leg after ecdysis or moulting. Females can reach 20 cm
AUS-483 Goliath stick insect - female eating moulted leg after ecdysis or moulting. Females can reach 20 cm. Northern Australia Eurycnema goliath Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please

Goliath stick insect - may look like a monster but is a harmless vegetarian. Males 12-14 cm, females 17-20 cm
AUS-481 Goliath stick insect - may look like a monster but is a harmless vegetarian. Males 12-14 cm, females 17-20 cm. Eurycnema goliath Northern Australia Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

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AUS-484 Goliath stick insect - female about to toss egg to forest floor. Northern Australia Eurycnema goliath Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Goliath stick insect - female head. Females can reach 20 cm
AUS-486 Goliath stick insect - female head. Females can reach 20 cm. Northern Australia Eurycnema goliath Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

A stick insect
AUS-479 A stick insect Australia Tropidoderus decipiens Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Goliath stick insect - feeding on gumleaf
AUS-485 Goliath stick insect - feeding on gumleaf. Northern Australia Eurycnema goliath Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Macleay's Spectre Stick Insect
PPG-64 Macleay's Spectre Stick Insect Extatosoma tiaratum Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spiny Stick Insect - Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia
MAR-950 Spiny Stick Insect Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia Haaniella echinata Phasmidae Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Violet Stick Insect - Feeds on eucalypt leaves, Eastern Australia JPF02892
JPF-14107 Violet Stick Insect - Feeds on eucalypt leaves Eastern Australia Didymuria violescens Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Giant Prickly Stick Insect
JD-15640 Giant Prickly Stick Insect John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Water stick insect about to strike at stickleback
BB-1372 Water stick insect about to strike at stickleback Ranatra linearis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Nocturnal spine-covered Stick Insect (appears to be no commom name) on a leaf of the undegrowth in primary rainforest
ANZ-1077 Nocturnal spine-covered Stick Insect (appears to be no commom name) on a leaf of the undegrowth in primary rainforest Danum Valley Conservation Area, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; night in June

Stick Insect Madagascar
MI-1210 Walking Stick / Stick Insect Madagascar Phasm madagascariensis Masahiro Iijima Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large Stick Insect Tari Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
DH-586 Large Stick Insect / Walking Stick Tari Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The stick insect, also known as the Phasmatodea or walking stick insect, is a fascinating creature that comes in various shapes and sizes. One of the most impressive species is the Goliath stick insect, with males measuring 12 to 14 cm and females reaching an astonishing 17 to 20 cm in length. These giants can be seen mating, showcasing their unique features. Intriguingly camouflaged, the thorny devil stick insect from New Britain's Willaumez Peninsula blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Similarly, the moss mimic stick insect demonstrates incredible camouflage skills on a mossy vine, making it nearly invisible to predators. Another remarkable member of this family is the leaf insect found in Borneo's rainforests. With its body resembling a leaf and perfectly blending into its environment at Mulu National Park, it exemplifies nature's artistry. Not only are these insects captivating visually but they also hold cultural significance. During Lunar New Year celebrations at Wat Mangkon, a woman burns incense sticks as part of traditional rituals symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. These intriguing creatures have been documented throughout history by artists and scientists alike. In drawings dating back to 1810-17, two kinds of mantises including toothed sea cow are depicted alongside manuscript text. Additionally, a colored engraving from 1833-39 showcases various insects such as mantises and tachinid flies. From their impressive size variations to their exceptional camouflage abilities and cultural symbolism—stick insects continue to captivate our imagination with their beauty and diversity within the world of insects.