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Foodplants |
This species will usually eat: Eucalyptus, Hawthorn, Persicaria |
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Cage Requirements |
- Cage should be at least 45 cm tall
- Room temperature
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Misting |
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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 |
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Ova Incubation Period |
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Ova Success Rate |
Hatch rate andsurvival of nymphs is quite low. |
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Months to Maturity |
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Lifespan |
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Notes |
The culture is from Martinique, they were brought into culture bymembers of ASPER after their expedition in 1998. They wereoriginally described from Dominica by Kirby. The females have very short wings, males long wings. |
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Difficulty Rating* |
Quite difficult |
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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. |
