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Insects
Stick Insect
Phasmatodea sp.
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 1-3 years
- Weight
- 0.05 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Stick Insect (Phasmatodea sp.) is a herbivore species found in Tropical and subtropical forests. It typically lives 1-3 years, weighing around 0.05 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the stick insect: Some stick insects can grow over 60 cm long.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.