Phasmida Collection

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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

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

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

Walking stick insect from the Cape of Good Hope, Phasmatodea or Phasmida.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Picture No. 10751100
stick insect / walking stick (Phasmatodea - Phasmida) Date:

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

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 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

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

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

Stick insect, SEM
Stick insect. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a stick insect (family Phasmida). Magnification: x5 when printed 10 centimetres wide

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"Creepy Crawly Wonders: Exploring the Wild World of Phasmida" Get ready to be amazed by the incredible world of phasmida, commonly known as stick insects. These fascinating creatures are a true marvel of nature, with their long and slender bodies resembling sticks or twigs. In the wild, these masters of disguise blend seamlessly into their habitat, often found camouflaged among trees and foliage. Take a closer look at the thorny devil stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata) from Willaumez Peninsula in New Britain – its intricate details captured under a macro lens will leave you in awe. Another remarkable species is the Lord Howe Island stick insect (Dryococelus australis), which was once thought to be extinct but has been successfully bred at Bristol Zoo Gardens in Bristol, UK. Its close-up reveals an astonishing array of legs that help it navigate through its environment with ease. But phasmida don't stop there when it comes to camouflage mastery. The moss mimic stick insect (Trychopeplus laciniatus) showcases mind-boggling adaptation skills as it perfectly blends into mossy vines. Similarly, leaf insects like Phyllium sp. , found in Borneo's rainforest within Mulu National Park, demonstrate impeccable camouflage techniques that make them virtually invisible. Let's not forget about Macleays Spectre (Extatosoma tiaratum), captivatingly captured while captive at the University of Texas. This specimen showcases its impressive size and unique features up close. From Cape of Good Hope comes another walking stick insect species that captivates our attention with its elongated body and delicate legs. And if you think phasmida couldn't get any more intriguing, take a peek at Lord Howe Island stick insect eggs developing in damp vermiculite – witnessing new life unfold before your eyes. Lastly, we have Phobaeticus chani, also known as Chan's megastick.