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PSG 327 Achrioptera manga

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PSG Number 327
Species Name Achrioptera manga
Author (Describer) Glaw, Hawlitschek, Dunz, Goldberg & Bradler
Year Described 2019
Subfamily Achriopterini - see Hennemann & Conle, 2008
Locality Madagascar
Culture Status In culture
Reproduction Sexual
Wings Wings but cannot fly/glide
Female Size (mm) 190
Male Size (mm) 140
Foodplants Bramble, Eucalyptus
Vernacular Names
Previous Names Achrioptera fallax - misidentification
Difficulty Rating* Medium
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.