stick insects, the largest insect belongs to the order Phasmatodea.In this unit, except for stick insects, includes more 2500 species.300 of them were bred in captivity.The name of the unit comes from the Latin word Phasma, which means "bringing," "ghost."
Record for the length of a megapalochnik Chang.It is not only the longest insect phasmatodea detachment, but the greatest insect world.The length of its body with outstretched limbs of more than 56 cm!This giant weighs 67 grams.It was discovered relatively recently, in 1989 on the island of Kalimantan.The find was made by locals and took up the study of the phenomenon Chan Chew Lun, an amateur naturalist.The biggest insect in the world got its name in honor of the man.Professional study this natural phenomenon began only in 2008, when megapalochnik was transferred to the London Science Museum.Philip Bragg made a detailed description as a new species.
in the jungles of Malaysia was found only 3 individuals megapalochnika therefore study in detail the life of this insect failed.
Privedenevidnye generally characterized by large dimensions.The second largest is the largest insect is also a member of this squad.It Phobaeticus serratipes.It is only 2.9 cm less than megapalochnik.The length of his body - 33 cm, and with outstretched limbs - almost 54 cm.
peculiarity of this order of insects that are disguised as habitat.Mimicry - it is their means of survival.This makes them easy to pretend to be part of a bush or tree.Their appearance - the natural camouflage, making them invisible to the natural environment.
shape and form of these insects depends on where they live.Creatures that live on the leaves have leaf-shaped.Some of them may change its color, adjusting to the place where they are.
These giants in the food unpretentious, easy to get used to one habitat, so they are ideal for cultivation in the home.Some fans of exotic contain them at home vivarium.300 species have been derived in this way.
biggest insect in the world, is grown at home - it is an Indian living stick.It is enough to power a small vivarium and blackberry, privet, ivy and lettuce.In a sort of conditions the insect feels good and ready every day to please his master.
Basically, these giants - females that reproduce without a partner.See the look of the largest insect in the world (plenty of photo) can be on the Internet.
interesting feature is that these insects molt.With the active growth they require a regular change of shell, as it gradually becomes small.After molting, they eat the discarded skins.The female may lay eggs only after 6 molt when it reaches adult size.
This amazing creation of nature, which at the same time surprising, frightening and fascinating.In them lies the peculiar beauty.They are difficult to study in the natural environment, and prizhivayas in the house are no less interesting pets than cats and dogs, while requiring much less maintenance.
