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Species Images |
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PSG Number |
1 |
Species Name |
Carausius morosus |
Author (Describer) |
Brunner |
Year Described |
1907 |
Subfamily |
Lonchodinae |
Locality |
India,Tamil Nadu |
Culture Status |
In culture |
Reproduction |
Parth. in culture, assumed sexual in wild |
Wings |
Wingless |
Female Size (mm) |
80 |
Male Size (mm) |
55 |
Foodplants |
Privet, Ivy, Hawthorn, Pyracantha, Bramble, Rose, Raspberry, Oak, Hazel |
Vernacular Names |
Indian Stick Insect, Laboratory Stick Insect |
Previous Names |
Dixippus morosus |
Difficulty Rating* |
Very easy |
Warnings* |
None |
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. |