Species Information
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| PSG Number | 270 | ||
| Species Name | Peruphasma schultei | ||
| Author (Describer) | Conle & Hennemann | ||
| Year Described | 2005 | ||
| Subfamily | Pseudophasmatinae | ||
| Locality | Peru | ||
| Culture Status | In culture | ||
| Reproduction | Sexual | ||
| Wings | Wings but cannot fly/glide | ||
| Female Size (mm) | 55 | ||
| Male Size (mm) | 45 | ||
| Foodplants | Privet | ||
| Vernacular Names | Black Beauty Stick Insect | ||
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| Difficulty Rating* | Easy | ||
| Warnings* | Chemical defence spray | ||
| 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. |