Title Species Images PSG Number Species Name Author (Describer) Year Described Subfamily Locality Culture Status Reproduction Wings Female Size (mm) Male Size (mm) Foodplants Vernacular Names Previous Names Difficulty Rating* Warnings* Disclaimer:

PSG 133 Parectatosoma hystrix

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133 Parectatosoma hystrix Wood-Mason 1879 Anisacanthinae Madagascar Lost from culture Sexual Wings but cannot fly/glide 75 60 Bramble, Hypericum, Salal Easy Chemical defence spray,Sharp spines

* 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.