Species information
Scientific name: Orestes japonicus
Japanese name: コブナナフシ
Chinese name: 日本瘤竹節蟲
English name: Orestes japonicus
Origin: Found in the Ryukyu Islands
Ecology and description
Many species in the family of stick insects reproduce parthenogenetically, meaning females can lay eggs and produce offspring without mating with males. However, males of Orestes japonicus are often observed and they reproduce sexually. During mating, the smaller male, about 4 cm in size, is on top, while the larger female, about 5 cm, is below.
Field photographs taken during our tours, with observation dates
