Yellow flying stick

This stick insect species lives in the tropical forests of western Malaysia. When threatened by a predator, it spreads its pink wings to create a surprise effect.

This stick insect has glands on its thorax that produce substances capable of repelling predators.

Physical description of the female and male

The female yellow flying stick insect measures about 9 cm in length, while the male reaches around 6.5 cm.

In both sexes, the antennae are very long. Males and females also have three ocelli (simple eyes on the head), almost invisible to the naked eye, that are believed to help them orient themselves in flight.

Unusually shaped eggs

The eggs of this species have an unusual shape. They resemble large teeth, almost like fangs!

During laying, the female uses her abdomen to push each egg into the substrate, hiding it from view.