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PSG 214 Haplopus jamaicensis

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PSG Number 214
Species Name Haplopus jamaicensis
Author (Describer) Drury
Year Described 1773
Subfamily Cladomorphinae
Locality Jamaica
Culture Status In culture
Reproduction Sexual
Wings Can fly or glide
Female Size (mm) 110
Male Size (mm) 75
Foodplants Bramble, Hawthorn, Hypericum, Raspberry
Vernacular Names
Previous Names Aplopus jamaicensis
Difficulty Rating*
Warnings*
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.