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Title

PSG 85 Pseudophasma rufipes

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PSG Number 85
Species Name Pseudophasma rufipes
Author (Describer) Redtenbacher
Year Described 1906
Subfamily Pseudophasmatinae
Locality Peru
Culture Status In culture
Reproduction Parth. in culture, Sexual in wild
Wings Can fly or glide
Female Size (mm) 75
Male Size (mm) 50
Foodplants Privet
Vernacular Names
Previous Names Paraphasma rufipes
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.