stick insect

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English

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A stick insect from Birbhum

Etymology

Compound of stick +‎ insect.

Noun

stick insect (plural stick insects)

  1. Any of various insects of the order Phasmida that mimic sticks or twigs.
    Synonyms: stick bug, walking stick

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