Had an unexpected visitor last night. Mister G was intently pawing at the screen so I opened it to see what was outside. Lo and behold it was a #StickInsect! G was most upset I released it, but it had already lost a leg to some predator & needed a hand (and a limb).

#Phasmids #insect #invertebrate

Pinktober: Back From The Dead- Day 4: Lord Howe Island #StickInsect (Dryococelus)
Also known as Tree Lobsters, the #Dryococelus was thought to be extinct in 1920, but was rediscovered in 2001. The males are significantly smaller than females, with larger thighs.

Another great reason to look after the critically endangered Mabi Forest that's only found in the Wet Tropics...

#mabiforest #stickinsect #wettropics #rainforest

Video of this cute creature on my outdoor sink. #stickinsect

Nocturnal fairies

#fairy #moth #bioluminescence #night #forest #rain #rainforest #gecko #stickinsect #art