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PSG 310 Periphetes forcipatus

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PSG Number 310
Species Name Periphetes forcipatus
Author (Describer) Bates
Year Described 1865
Subfamily Lonchodinae
Locality Sulawezi, Bugadidi
Culture Status In culture
Reproduction Sexual
Wings Wingless
Female Size (mm) 85
Male Size (mm) 73
Foodplants Pyracantha, Rubus agg.
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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.