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Water Stick Insect

Ranatra elongata

About

An elongate, stick-like water scorpion found in East Asian freshwater habitats. Its extremely thin body resembles a floating twig, providing excellent camouflage among aquatic vegetation. It breathes through a long siphon at the abdomen tip.

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Did You Know?

Its disguise as a dead twig is so effective that prey items often land directly on its body, making hunting almost effortless.