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Stick insect This is the first time I have ever seen one in my area. Initially it was on a tree but as I moved a branch to get a better view it fell. I had to stand stock still until I found it again for fear of treading on the poor thing. it was not easy!<br /> Possibly a Grass stick insect but there are so many species I am not confident with this one.<br /> Approximately 7cm long with very long fore legs.<br /> Another view, on a tree:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/25609/stick_insect.html" title="Stick insect"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/574/25609_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1763596810&Signature=Ih4WEbe13GsqBLupQGuhqTMQ6F4%3D" width="200" height="114" alt="Stick insect Slightly better view. The camouflage on these insects is quite incredible and this one would not move when touched, remaining just like a stick!<br /> Here it is on the ground:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/25610/grass_stick_insect_2.html Geotagged,Phasmatodea,South Africa,Summer,insects,south africa,stick insects" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Phasmatodea,South Africa,Summer,insects,stick insects Click/tap to enlarge

Stick insect

This is the first time I have ever seen one in my area. Initially it was on a tree but as I moved a branch to get a better view it fell. I had to stand stock still until I found it again for fear of treading on the poor thing. it was not easy!
Possibly a Grass stick insect but there are so many species I am not confident with this one.
Approximately 7cm long with very long fore legs.
Another view, on a tree:

Stick insect Slightly better view. The camouflage on these insects is quite incredible and this one would not move when touched, remaining just like a stick!<br /> Here it is on the ground:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/25610/grass_stick_insect_2.html Geotagged,Phasmatodea,South Africa,Summer,insects,south africa,stick insects

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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jan 25, 2015. Captured Jan 24, 2015 12:34 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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