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Species: Phyllium siccifolium (PSG 76).

Common Name: Leaf Insect

Size:  Maximum:

Breeding: Sexual, parthenogenetic without males.

Eggs: These are dropped to the floor.

Food: Oak, Bramble.

Humidity: Light, spray twice per week.

Comments: A very attractive species that is green and mimics the look of a leaf.  They move at an average speed and the female looks similar to a clockwork toy when she walks.  These are very easy to handle and very pretty. 

 

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