Family overview
Long, thin, twig-like body. Includes some of the world's longest insects.
Lord Howe Island stick insect was thought extinct until 24 individuals were discovered on Ball's Pyramid in 2001.
At a glance
Family facts.
Distribution
Worldwide
Habitat
Terrestrial · Plants
Approx. species
1,200
Notable members
Giant Malaysian stick insect, Lord Howe Island stick insect (resurrected from extinction)