Species Foodplants Cage Requirements Misting Reproduction Ova Ova Incubation Period Ova Success Rate Months to Maturity Lifespan Notes Difficulty Rating* Any Warnings* Disclaimer:

PSG 301 Brasidas lacerta

Click here for more photos

This species will usually eat: Bramble, Ivy, Oak
  • Cage should be at least 29 cm tall
  • Room temperature
In this species, both males and females exist and they reproduce sexually, by mating, where the male transfers sperm to the female, which she uses to fertilise her eggs (ova). Collected by Joachim Bresseel, Mark Bushell & Ellen Caluwe (March 2008)

* Please note the warnings and difficulty rating are intended as an indicator only. The warnings are not an exhaustive list and other potentially dangerous behaviour may be exhibited by phasmids that is not listed here. Phasmids are wild creatures and should be treated with respect and handled with caution. Adults should always supervise children when handling phasmids.