Stick insect at rest on wall during day. Nocturnal herbivore relying on camouflage as protection from predators during day. Eggs laid on ground. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Bacillidae: Phasmatodea

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Stick insect at rest on wall during day. Nocturnal herbivore relying on camouflage as protection from predators during day. Eggs laid on ground. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Bacillidae: Phasmatodea

ASW-4389
Stick insect at rest on wall during day.
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Bacillidae: Phasmatodea
nocturnal herbivore relying on camouflage as protection from predators during day. Eggs laid on ground.
(Walking Stick)
Alan J. S. Weaving
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness the incredible stealth and survival skills of ASW-4389, a stick insect native to the urban wilderness of Grahamstown, South Africa. With its slender body perfectly blending into the wall's texture, this nocturnal herbivore proves that camouflage is not just for chameleons. During daylight hours when predators roam freely, our stick insect friend cleverly rests on the wall, relying on its remarkable ability to mimic its surroundings. Its elongated body and twig-like legs make it virtually invisible to unsuspecting eyes. Talk about being a true ninja in the insect world! But that's not all – ASW-4389 has also mastered the art of egg-laying. Instead of choosing lofty branches or hidden nooks like other insects, this little genius prefers depositing its precious cargo right on the ground below. Perhaps it knows that even Mother Nature can't resist such an audacious move! Alan Weaving's exceptional photography captures every intricate detail of this fascinating creature with utmost precision and clarity. Through his lens, we are transported into a world where walls become playgrounds for nature's most peculiar inhabitants. So next time you stroll through Grahamstown or any urban landscape for that matter, keep your eyes peeled for these elusive masters of disguise! You never know when you might stumble upon one quietly conquering another wall with their extraordinary climbing abilities.

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