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Description
Enbora-Aba is a species of stick insects living on Pantelia. They are one of the largest representatives of this class of creatures and differ from most of their relatives in that their disguise was developed not for protection, but for hunting Mamaivi birds, which are their ideal prey. These birds specialize in feeding on only one plant species, which can be found in the isolated jungles of the Babunga River.
Enbora-Aba mimic under rafflesia, which helps them to remain unnoticed by birds. In particular, the enlarged abdomen is the pistil of rafflesia, and the expanded cephalothorax and the hind pair of paws are petals, which are also used to attract prey. The Enbora-Aba have developed special glands with which they attract Mamaivi.
Males and females of the Enbora-Aba have a clear distinction. Males are small, gray or brown, and almost do not feed, since their main task is to fertilize the female. They have a protective color that hides them from females, and their small size does not arouse interest in females as food. The large belly of the female out of reach of her paws makes the fertilization process quite safe.
Enbora-Aba females are large and bright, they mimic a flower and mainly feed on mamaivi, but they can also eat other birds, small mammals and amphibians, as well as other insects, including relatives. Females can live up to 5 years and lay eggs every six months, while males live from six months to a year.
Enbora-Aba live in groups in places where rafflesia grows and form primitive colonies like anthills. Males are allowed into the colony only during mating periods.

Description
Enbora-Aba is a species of stick insects living on Pantelia. They are one of the largest representatives of this class of creatures and differ from most of their relatives in that their disguise was developed not for protection, but for hunting Mamaivi birds, which are their ideal prey. These birds specialize in feeding on only one plant species, which can be found in the isolated jungles of the Babunga River.
Enbora-Aba mimic under rafflesia, which helps them to remain unnoticed by birds. In particular, the enlarged abdomen is the pistil of rafflesia, and the expanded cephalothorax and the hind pair of paws are petals, which are also used to attract prey. The Enbora-Aba have developed special glands with which they attract Mamaivi.
Males and females of the Enbora-Aba have a clear distinction. Males are small, gray or brown, and almost do not feed, since their main task is to fertilize the female. They have a protective color that hides them from females, and their small size does not arouse interest in females as food. The large belly of the female out of reach of her paws makes the fertilization process quite safe.
Enbora-Aba females are large and bright, they mimic a flower and mainly feed on mamaivi, but they can also eat other birds, small mammals and amphibians, as well as other insects, including relatives. Females can live up to 5 years and lay eggs every six months, while males live from six months to a year.
Enbora-Aba live in groups in places where rafflesia grows and form primitive colonies like anthills. Males are allowed into the colony only during mating periods.