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 23 Eurycantha calcarata

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23 Eurycantha calcarata Lucas 1869 Lonchodinae - see Bradler et al. 2014 Papua New Guinea In culture Sexual Wingless 125 100 Bramble, Hawthorn, Ivy, Oak, Rose Giant Spiny Easy 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.