Ghost Insect Collection

Mating stick insects -Phasmatodea spec. - exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest
Mating stick insects -Phasmatodea spec.- exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador

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

Stick insect -Phasmida-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

A stick insect -Phasmida- sloughing its skin, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Stick insect -Phasmida- perched on a leaf, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Stick insect -Phasmatodea, syn. Phasmida-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Tropical Shield Mantis, Hooded Mantis or Leaf Mantis -Choeradodis stalii-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Mating Stick Grasshoppers -Taxiarchus spec. -, exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tiputini rain forest
Mating Stick Grasshoppers -Taxiarchus spec.-, exhibiting sexual dimorphism, mating, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Dead leaf mantis -Deroplatys spec. -, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
Dead leaf mantis -Deroplatys spec.-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Leaf Insect or Walking Leaf -Phyllium sp. -, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy
Leaf Insect or Walking Leaf -Phyllium sp.-, butterfly house, Forgaria nel Friuli, Udine province, Italy

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

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

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

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In the enchanting realm of the Andean cloud forest in Ecuador, a mesmerizing phenomenon unfolds - the ghost insects emerge. These ethereal creatures, known as mating stick insects or Phasmatodea spec. , captivate with their striking sexual dimorphism. Among them is Phobaeticus chani, also called Chan's megastick, whose elongated bodies and delicate limbs showcase nature's artistry. In this mystical habitat of the Tandayapa region, these majestic beings engage in an intricate dance of courtship and reproduction. The cycle begins with Phobaeticus chani eggs, resembling tiny translucent pearls delicately attached to foliage. As they hatch into nymphs, these miniature replicas of their parents embark on a journey of growth and transformation. Another remarkable inhabitant is Dryococelus australis, commonly known as Lord Howe stick insect. With its robust physique and spiky appearance, it stands out amidst the verdant surroundings. This ancient species has defied extinction on Lord Howe Island for centuries before being rediscovered. Pharnacia kirbyi adds its own charm to this magical tapestry. Its slender body adorned with intricate patterns blends seamlessly with lush vegetation. Like other members of its kindred phasmids or stick insects -Phasmida-, it expertly camouflages itself among leaves to evade predators' watchful eyes. Witnessing a stick insect sloughing its skin is like observing nature's secret ritual unfold before your eyes. The Tandayapa region becomes witness to this extraordinary event where old exoskeletons are shed off gracefully while revealing renewed vitality beneath. Perched upon emerald leaves like living sculptures are these enigmatic creatures from another world - the Stick insect -Phasmatodea syn. , Phasmida-. Their elongated bodies sway gently in harmony with the breeze that whispers through the Andean cloud forest canopy.