Bug FAQMediterranean stick insect
Bacillus rossius · Order: Phasmida · Family: Bacillidae
Also called: Corsican Stick-insect
How to recognize it
Adults have a slim body, short antennae and long, thin legs.
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Size
An adult can reach about 10 cm (4 inches) in length.
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What it eats
It feeds on leaves of bramble, ivy and privet.
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Life cycle
Females lay seed-like eggs that hatch into nymphs after 8 weeks to 2 months. The insect lives up to about one year.
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Lookalikes
It is also called the European stick insect, European walking stick, or Mediterranean stick insect.
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Questions people ask
When can I expect to see Mediterranean stick insects?
They are active from June through mid-December.
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Same family (Bacillidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_rossius
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