The Mysterious Black Beauty Stick Insect of Peru

The Black Beauty Stick Insect, discovered in 2005, is found in a small area in northern Peru. It has a velvet black body with golden eyes and red wings. Active at night, it uses its coloration for camouflage. It can spray a strong-smelling substance when threatened. Its survival is precarious due to its limited habitat, but captive breeding helps mitigate this threat. Its striking appearance makes it popular in the pet trade.

Where is the Black Beauty Stick insect naturally found?

• In the deserts of Australia

• In a small area in northern Peru

• In the Amazon rainforest

• In the forests of Madagascar

What are the distinctive features of the Black Beauty Stick insect?

• Bright blue wings and green eyes

• Silver body with purple spots

• Golden yellow eyes and bright red wings

• Orange legs and black stripes

When is the Black Beauty Stick insect most active?

• In the early morning

• During the day

• At night

• At dusk

What defense mechanism does the Black Beauty Stick insect use?

• It plays dead

• It changes color to blend in

• It sprays a strong-smelling substance

• It emits a loud noise

What has helped reduce the threat to the Black Beauty Stick insect's population?

• Introduction of new predators

• Climate change

• Captive breeding efforts

• Increased natural habitat