( Phobaeticus sp. )
The
walking stick is a common but often overlooked insect in the world of entomology
because it is not a problem as a pest either to farmers or to ordinary people.
These peaceful insects are strictly vegetarians feeding on berry, cherry and a
variety of other leaves. There are over 3000 varieties of walking sticks
identified world wide! Walking sticks are found primarily in the temperate and
tropical regions. These creatures spend their days motionless hanging from
leaves and branches waiting until dark to feed. This particular insect gets its
name from its appearance, looking much like a twig or in some cases the leaves
upon which it feeds.
The
walking stick has the unusual ability of partial regeneration. If a leg is lost
or damaged it will grow back after several successive molts. By molting, or
shedding its skin, the walking stick is able to grow to an astounding size in
just a few months. Once the skin is shed the walking stick eats its own molt.
Walking sticks lay eggs which are dropped to the ground and remain there until
they hatch. In the event there are no males in the area a walking stick can lay
healthy eggs which hatch and result in females only. Walking sticks belong to
the scientific order - Phasmida - Author: Dwight Zirschky
This is a
beautiful specimen framed in a finished wood frame with double glass and
thick beveled glass
on the front. This is a giant bug ! You will be mesmerized by the colorful
complexity of this glorious insect.
The
display is approximately
15"
tall x 9"
wide and 2" thick.
We mount
using two pieces of glass because the front is as beautiful as the back. We also
use the latest mounting technique that eliminates all smells associated with
mothballs. This is important because displays using mothballs inside the frame
have a strong odor. The use of beveled glass adds to the beauty of this display.
It can sit on a shelf or be hung on the wall. This is a very high quality
display.
