'That means half of it is female (the green side) and half male (brown side with a wing).' Males typically have a body length between 3.5inches (9cm) and 5inches (13cm), while females grow to ...

Male stick insect hatches from all-female colony at Science World in 'extremely rare' event Experts wonder if a glitch in the cloning process led to the production of a male insect. 'That’s half ...

Charlie, a green bean stick insect, showed its true colours after it shed its skin at home in Suffolk to reveal the bright green body of a female and brown wings of a male.

A female stick insect (left) and Larry, a rare male stick insect (right). In contrast, females of this species are bulky and robust, with a big curled abdomen that makes them look like a curled leaf.

Charlie, a green bean stick insect, showed its true colours after it shed its skin at home in Suffolk to reveal the bright green body of a female and brown wings of a male.

The body length of the male is typically between 9cm (3.5in) and 13cm (5in), while females grow to between 14cm (5.5in) and 18cm (7in) Lifespan in captivity is up to one year ...