Carausius morosus (the 'common', 'Indian' or 'laboratory' stick insect) is a species of phasmid that is often kept by schools and individuals as pets. Culture stocks originate from an original collection from Tamil Nadu, India. Like the majority of the phasmatodea, they are nocturnal. Culture stocks are parthenogenetic females that can reproduce without mating. There are no reports of males, although in captivity gynandromorphs (individuals with both female and male characteristics) are sometimes reared. Females are elongated and approximately 80–100 mm in length. The front legs have red patches at the base of the forelegs, and similar but yellow patches on the mid-legs. Eggs are ovoid and brown, with a beige plug at one end. When the eggs hatch, the plug opens and dark, tiny, string-like young crawl out of the opening.
When disturbed the major defence method is feigning death, the body becoming rigid, and the legs held along the line of the body.
Feeding occurs at night, when the insects are active. During the day they rest (often with legs in line with the body) on their foodplants.
Accidental introductions have been recorded around the world, including South Africa, Great Britain and the United States of America. The last has been more problematic than most, with many reports from gardeners of the insects reaching pest proportions, especially in Orange County.
No I did put him down on the concreet, but she seemd to like this energy drink, which I do too:) It could have been sharper, maybe have a better one, thanks for your comment my dear, Hugs Jen
Its a wonderful drink dear Dave, My friend invented it and gets the ingredients from Brasil, he is trying to get in on the market in Africa, but that takes a lot of time and effort. So you wont find it in the shops yet:) This creature was very cute and didnt know what to do, maybe they will use for an advertisement:) Enjoy your day, xxJen
Hello Hussam, long time since, how is life over there and study and work? I cant get used to cold Holland instead of warm, very warm Africa, such a difference:) Thank you so much for watching my shot, good to see you back my dear friend! Hugs Jen
LOL...that is really stunning!Beautiful image, very interesting, you captured him at the perfect moment for the best composition, outstanding work my sweet Jen:)Just amazing how he is looking at this can!!Thank you for your about as well!! I wish you a great day my dear Hugs, Nicki
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