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New guinea spiny stick insect

New guinea spiny stick insect

Eurycantha calcarata

A species of Eurycantha, Also known as Giant spiny stick insect

The thorny devil color ranges from light brown to black and resembles bark or rotten wood. Both sexes are wingless and armored with spines on body and legs. Exhibiting the sexual dimorphism of many similar insects (particularly other phasmids as well as mantises), males are small and thinner, less than 9-10 cm long while females are typically 14 cm in length. The male has enlarged hind leg femurs with a curved spine or thorn on the underneath side, large enough to be used as a fish hook in New Guinea. Females (only) have a larger abdomen tipped with an ovipositor.

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Attributes of New guinea spiny stick insect
Colors
Brown
Black
Habitat
Eurycantha calcarata is native to New Guinea, New Caledonia, and the Solomon Islands. Typical habitat includes warm humid rainforest where it is found in foliage and ground litter.
Adult Food Sources
Leaves of bramble, eucalyptus, oak, hazel, rose
Larva Food Source
Leaves of bramble, eucalyptus, oak, hazel, rose
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of New guinea spiny stick insect
Not endangered
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Distribution Area of New guinea spiny stick insect
Australasia
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Predators of Adult New guinea spiny stick insect
Birds, rodents, lizards, bats, larger spiders, carnivorous mammals
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Interesting Facts About New guinea spiny stick insect
The new guinea spiny stick insect can produce a noise known as stridulation, a unique form of insect communication that's rare in Stick Insects.
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Scientific Classification of New guinea spiny stick insect
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Youth Habitat of New guinea spiny stick insect
Forests and Woodlands, Tropical Rainforests
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Habitat Preferences of New guinea spiny stick insect Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of new guinea spiny stick insect are typically deposited in the leaf litter or soil of their tropical forest habitat, where moisture and shade are abundant. Nymphs, upon hatching, climb upward to feed on the foliage of their host plants where they continue to develop. As for the adults, they are often found on tree trunks, branches, and leaves, camouflaged to evade predators. Those aiming to observe new guinea spiny stick insect in its various stages should carefully inspect the ground for eggs, search the vegetation for nymphs, and patiently examine arboreal environments, particularly at night when adults are most active, taking advantage of their mimicry within the dense understory of tropical rainforests.
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When is the Best Time to Observe New guinea spiny stick insect
The best time to search for new guinea spiny stick insect is usually during the night or early evening when they are most active due to their nocturnal nature.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe New guinea spiny stick insect
Searching for new guinea spiny stick insect is ideal in humid and warm weather, which replicates their natural tropical habitat conditions.
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How and Where Can You Find New guinea spiny stick insect at Different Life Stages
Egg New guinea spiny stick insect eggs are often found in the soil or leaf litter. Searching for them involves gently sifting through soil and decaying vegetation at the base of host plants.
Nymph New guinea spiny stick insect nymphs are smaller and mimic their surroundings even more than adults. They can usually be spotted on the host plants they feed on, by carefully examining leaves and twigs.
Adult New guinea spiny stick insect can be found by looking for them on tree trunks, branches, and leaves where they camouflage themselves during the day. At night, they can be located by softly shining a flashlight on foliage where their silhouettes may give them away.
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