Metallic stick insect

Where is the animal to be found?

The metallic stick insect is an endemic species of Madagascar: it is found only on this island, hence the importance to preserve it.

How can it be recognised?

The metallic stick insect is native to Madagascar. It differs from other stick insects in that its middle legs are shorter than its front or back legs. It has a pair of red wings that it spreads when it feels threatened.

What is distinctive about it?

 It can also make a chirping sound similar to a rattlesnake to intimidate its enemy. It only uses its wings as an intimidation technique: it cannot fly.