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

PSG 73 Phenacephorus cornucervi

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This species will usually eat: Bramble, Ivy, Rose, Raspberry
  • Cage should be at least 24 cm tall
  • Room temperature
Spray cage lightly every day with fine mist of water - just enough for the insects to have a drink and this also helps to keep the humidity up. 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). 5 months 60% 12 months This species creates zig-zag shapes with its body! Easy None

* 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.