I've seen them for years large and small. Some people have said they are poisoness. I don't believe that because I've handled them. They look just like a twig. I threw one off the front deck 2 days ago. He came back last night and is stationary on the glass of my storm door. He's still here this morning.
2007-10-20 01:20:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
sorry Buck it's not a praying mantis . I know what they are. thanks for your answer though.
2007-10-20 01:29:40 · update #1
This insect is also commonly called:
the stickbug
specter
stick insect
prairie alligator
devil's horse
witch's horse
devil's darning needle
thick-thighed walking-stick
northern walkingstick
indian walking stick
laboratory stick
For just a few!
They're commonly kept as pets in Europe and other parts of the world. And i haven't seen one in a long long time.
2007-10-20 02:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Starr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phasmatodea
2007-10-20 08:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Phasmatodea or stick insect
2007-10-20 08:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by varghese p 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is the common name often associtaed with that species. They are harmless.
Species Spotlight: Walking Stick
http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/chf/pub/surveyreports/jul-aug98/stick.html
Walking Sticks
http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/kkhp/1insects/walkingstick.html
2007-10-20 08:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Phasmatodea - "the perfect insect pet"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stick_insect
2007-10-20 08:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋