Tuesday 7 November 2023

Creature Day

 


Good morning all this Tuesday I am telling you a bit about the Giant Prickly Stick Insect, this creature is covered in thorns with the female being intimidating 20cm long it is twice the size of the male.

When faced with a predator it sprays an odour to scare off the predators. The males do this as well but they are more likely to fly away from danger, as they don't have the same spiny body armour as females. Also the females wings are too small and her body to heavy for flight.

These insects live in eucalypti forests in north-eastern Australia and can be found in a variety of colours, which help them blend in with the trees.

Though, not poisonous to humansif a human did happen to eat a Black Beauty walking stick, they would probably just feel a bit nauseous and throw it up. In fact, walking sticks may just be the perfect starter insect for people with a bit of entomophobia.

Stick bugs very rarely cause damage to the landscape and foliage. They do not bite, sting, or attack humans. If you happen to come across a singular stick bug, don't worry – while they look a little strange, they are not harmful to you, your family, or your pets.



12 comments:

  1. The curled tail at first reminded me of a scorpion. Glad these are not dangerous.

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  2. The camouflage must work perfectly.

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  3. "Also the females wings are too small and her body to heavy for flight."
    I had to smile -

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  4. Oh my, that is really different. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. First glance really grossed me out. On further reflection, I... still wouldn't let it on my hand...

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    1. Looks good at distance just don't ask me to touch it

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