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PSG 149 Achrioptera punctipes

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PSG Number 149
Species Name Achrioptera punctipes
Author (Describer) Audinet-Serville
Year Described 1838
Subfamily Achriopterini - see Hennemann & Conle, 2008
Locality Madagascar
Culture Status In culture
Reproduction Sexual
Wings Can fly or glide
Female Size (mm) 200
Male Size (mm) 125
Foodplants Bramble
Vernacular Names
Previous Names Achrioptera sp.
Difficulty Rating*
Warnings*
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* 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.