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

PSG 277 Phryganistria heussi heusii

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This species will usually eat: Bramble
  • Cage should be at least 65 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). The culture originated from Cuc Phuong National Park in North Vietnam. A few people in Continental Europe havethem in culture. The type specimens (one male, one female) were both 250mm. Quite difficult

* 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.