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πŸͺ΅ Stick Insects

Indian Stick Insect

Carausius morosus

About

One of the most commonly kept stick insects in the world, originating from southern India. It reproduces almost entirely by parthenogenesis in captivity.

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Did You Know?

Laboratory populations of Indian stick insects are almost entirely female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, having done so for over a century without males.