It’s not easy to spot a stick insect, and to the naked eye they don’t really appear that interesting. Under a macro lens, a most fascinating critter emerges…. 
A total of thirty species of stick insects exist in SA, with at least nine found in the Cape Peninsula.
Nature on the Edge 
fantastic shots – what amazing colours!
Thanks Chris … yes an interesting little critter:)
I was surprised with their colouring.
Yes, must admit it was quite a revelation 🙂
The stick insects here are not so brightly colored. Really cool.
It was quite a revelation looking through the macro lens 🙂 Hadn’t expected it’s vibrant colours!
I’ve only ever seen dull biege ones!
Who’d have thought they come in so many guises!! I wasn’t aware there were so many different species.
I agree, it looks fascinating. Great details you’ve captured!
Thanks Uday – it’s so beautifully engineered 🙂
Remarkable!
Yes, design and an amazing colour definition 🙂 Thanks E.