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Species |
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Foodplants |
This species will usually eat: Acacia, Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus - most varieties. Nymphs will need fairly tender leaves. |
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Cage Requirements |
- Cage should be at least 54 cm tall
- Should be partially enclosed, such as one full side of mesh and the rest non-perforated plastic or glass.
- Room temperature
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Misting |
Spray cage lightly every few days with fine mist of water - just enough for the insects to have a drink and this also helps to keep the humidity up. |
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Reproduction |
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). |
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Ova |
This species will drop their ova (eggs) on the floor, so its best to provide paper at the bottom of the cage to help collect the ova for removal for incubation or population control. |
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Ova Incubation Period |
6-15 months |
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Ova Success Rate |
21-40% |
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Months to Maturity |
6 to 8 months |
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Lifespan |
9 to 18 months |
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Notes |
When incubating ova, leave them dry for first 6 months. Then soak thoroughly in cool water and leave to almost dry out. Mist with water weekly. Put eucalyptus (preferably with something eating it to release the scent) close to ova. Once hatching starts increase the humidity slightly. |
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Difficulty Rating* |
Medium |
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Any Warnings* |
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Disclaimer: |
* 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. |
