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Black beauty stick insects are notable for their striking coloration, featuring a jet-black body, bright yellow eyes, and vivid red wings. Unfortunately, habitat loss and climate change threaten this remarkable species with exinction.
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When threatened, adults can spray an irritating chemical from glands behind their head. The spray can irritate the eyes, nose, and skin of potential predators.
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- Scientists first collected specimens in 2004 and formally described the species in 2005, making it a relatively recent discovery.
- Females are capable of parthenogenesis, meaning they can lay fertile eggs without mating. The offspring produced this way are female clones of the mother.
- Adults have bright red hind wings, but they are too small for flight. Instead, the insects raise and display the wings when they feel threatened, making themselves look larger and more intimidating.