Stichus

A stichus (plural: sticha) is an insect-like creature in Torment: Tides of Numenera.

Physical description
The stichus is insect-like, and equipped with claws. It also emits an electrical charge.

Habitat and diet
The stichus lives underground, perpetually digging for shelter as well as food. It prefers hard rock, since it eats the sparks created when its claws hit stone. A Stichus may survive by consuming the electrical charge from Numenera and other devices.

A community of sticha is present in Sagus Cliffs, as well as the Bloom, although it is probable that the creature originated from elsewhere.

Reproduction
The stichus lays eggs which have an electrical charge. They are quite valuable.

Communication
The stichus language is composed of a mixture of pheromones, gestures, and clicking sounds.

Relationship with humans
While not aggressive against humans (or any other somewhat peaceful species), a stichus' acts may lead to the loss of human lives. Sticha value humans the same way as humans value insects; they don't consider them to be sentient because they see humans as a dissonant species, unable to truly coexist.