FAQ about stick insects | 台北市立動物園資訊網
Theyreachadulthoodearlier,butasaconsequencetheywillalsohaveashorterlifespan.Canstickinsectsbite?No,theycannot.Theirmouthpartsarenotable ...
Here you find the most commonly asked questions about stick insects.
How old can a stick insect become?Generally speaking stick insects live for 4 to 10 months as nymphs and then 5 tot 12 months as an adult, depending on the species. Bigger species live longer than small species. Females generally live almost twice as long as males. When keeping insects at high temperatures, their developmental time decreases. They reach adulthood earlier, but as a consequence they will also have a shorter life span.
Can stick insects bite?No, they can not. Their mouthparts are not able to chew on anything other than flat plant material.
Can a stick insect harm me?Most stick insects cannot harm you, they do not ...