Sunday, April 11, 2010

Camera Critters- Leaf or Stick Insects

Here are my Camera Critters, they are called Phasmids (Leaf or Stick Insects: Order Phasmatodea) that eat leaves and resemble leaves or sticks. They are usually green or brown but many reveal brightly coloured underwings when they fly. They have developed many unusual shapes to camouflage themselves to avoid detection by predators. The order Phasmatodea includes the longest insects in the world.
Pictures were taken during our visit to Sydney Wildlife World in Darling Harbour sometimes last October of last year.
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10 comments:

Yen said...

Oh, I almost did not recognized the insect.haha

magiceye said...

they are amazing!
great captures!

Anonymous said...

I love stick insects. They're fascinating.

eileeninmd said...

They are neat looking insects. Great capture!

Forgetfulone said...

Great shots! Interesting insects. Thanks for sharing your photos.

Dhemz said...

wow camouflage....d jud sya maklaro te....:)

musta ang inyong weekend? nag egg hunting namo? mingaw among weekend nya gaulan pa jud....waaaaaaa...malas...ehehehe!

laag ko dire kadali te...au-au!

DeniseinVA said...

Fascinating creatures, and great shots. Thanks Eden, have a great week.

Lina Gustina said...

amazing creatures...

Carletta said...

I really had to look. They remind me of green beans growing. :)
A unique critter!

Raft3r said...

hehe
galing nito!