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Australian Stick insect (Walkingstick)
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Australian Stick insect (Walkingstick) (Phasmatodea)

The Phasmatodea are an order of insects whose members are variously known as stick insects, stick-bugs, walkingsticks, stick animals, or bug sticks. They are also occasionally referred to as Devil's darning needles, although this name is shared by both dragonflies and crane flies.
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Habitat
They usually live in gum trees but are sometimes found in gardens on rose bushes or fruit trees. However because of their excellent camouflage, they are often overlooked. When disturbed, a phasmid may sway, imitating a dead leaf or stick swaying in the breeze.
Location
Margaret River, Western Australia
Date taken
03.12.23
Scientific name
Phasmatodea
Equipment used
Panasonic TZ80
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Way back in my young days I used to keep stick insects as pets... didn't quite look like your ones though - yours are much finer!!!

Thanks for the memories Himself!
 
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delia todd said:
Way back in my young days I used to keep stick insects as pets... didn't quite look like your ones though - yours are much finer!!!

Thanks for the memories Himself!
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Thanks Delia, the ones at school had a bit more body mass than these.

Pat
 

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Category
Invertebrates
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Device
Apple iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Aperture
ƒ/1.8
Focal length
4.0 mm
Exposure time
1/121 second(s)
ISO
64
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
IMG_8355.jpeg
File size
2.9 MB
Date taken
Sun, 03 December 2023 8:28 AM
Dimensions
3024px x 4032px

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