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Title

PSG 370 Paraprisopus antillarum

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PSG Number 370
Species Name Paraprisopus antillarum Guadeloupe
Author (Describer) Caudell
Year Described 1914
Subfamily Prisopodinae
Locality Lesser Antilles, Leeward Is, Guadeloupe
Culture Status In culture
Reproduction Sexual
Wings Wings but cannot fly/glide
Female Size (mm) 80
Male Size (mm) 50
Foodplants Bramble, Beech, Raspberry, Hypericum, Guava, Gaultheria
Vernacular Names
Previous Names Melophasma antillarum
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.