A Needle in a Haystack

More giant insects from the tropics

Close up of the head of Wülfing’s Stick Insect, Atherton Tablelands, FNQ. © Bronwen Scott

Stick insects are one of nature’s most remarkable disappearing acts. But not this one, which parked itself in the carport for a few days before relocating to the car.

Crypsis works best against a complex background, not concrete blocks and duco. But standing out was not a problem on this occasion. The carport provided daytime shelter from…