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Species |
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Foodplants |
This species will usually eat: Bramble, Oak |
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Cage Requirements |
- Cage should be at least 21 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 likes to bury their ova (eggs) and so you'll need to provide some small pots of substrate for them to lay into. Suitable substrates might be dry sand or vermiculite. |
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Ova Incubation Period |
7-8 months. 7-8 months (can take up to 13 months ... and longer!) |
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Ova Success Rate |
41-60% |
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Months to Maturity |
Up to 12 months |
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Lifespan |
12-13 months |
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Notes |
Females start laying ova 2 months after becoming adult. They lay about 80 - 100 ova (about 2-3 a week). The main problem breeding this species are the loss of ova as they are very easily infected by fungus. This Haaniella species do better in lower temperatures. At night they also like it cool.Can pinch and may strangulate their wings when startled. |
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Difficulty Rating* |
Quite difficult |
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Any Warnings* |
Sharp spines |
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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. |
