Stick bugs are a fascinating insect variety. They have uniquely camouflaged bodies that make them fun models in science education. But their eating habits can devastate trees and damage forests. This ...

A twig is actually just one of many disguises for the Australian walking stick insect. The Australian walking stick is a master of deception, but a twig is just one of its many disguises. Before it’s ...

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials spotted two giant walking sticks roaming around McKinney Falls State Park last week. A photo posted to the department's Facebook page on Sunday showed the ...

You might of seen them on your patio lately or in the corner of the house. Walking sticks, are bugs from the Phasmida family look like sticks with legs and antennae, or twigs attached to a small ...

DEAR JOAN: I found an Indian walking stick on my garage door this morning. I have seen some in Australia and Costa Rica, but never in California. I have lots of ivy in my front yard. Should I be ...

Odd looking isn't it? Everyone who has come across these insects finds their curiosity is peaked. They want to know what they are and why are they traveling around together, the larger one on the ...

Q. I have a lot of stick insects in my yard. They are devouring my day lilies, alstroemeria, roses and other ornamentals but have not yet invaded my vegetable gardens. I sprayed the damaged plants ...

A species of walking stick, an insect that pretends it’s part of a plant, may be evolving into two species by adapting to different environments. The insect, Timena cristinae, seems to be adapting so ...