Subcategories

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  Stick Insects

  A variety of different stick insect species - care guides are available for all within the Attachments tab against each of them.

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  Jungle Nymphs

  Jungle nymphs (Heteropteryx dilatata) are native to the rainforests of Malaysia, particularly the Malay Peninsula, and can also be found in parts of Thailand and Borneo. These insects thrive in humid, tropical forest environments, where they stay hidden among foliage during the day and feed at night.

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  Blue metallics

  The blue metallic stick insect (Achrioptera fallax), is native to Madagascar's tropical forests. Known for its iridescent blue color, it blends into the foliage to avoid predators. Active at night, it feeds on plants while relying on its camouflage to stay hidden in its warm, humid habitat.

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  Macleay's spectres

  Macleay’s spectres (Extatosoma tiaratum), also known as Giant Prickly Stick Insects or Spiny Leaf Insects, are native to the forests of Australia, particularly Queensland and New South Wales. These masters of disguise thrive in warm, humid environments where they mimic dried leaves and twigs to avoid predators. During the day, they remain still and well-camouflaged, becoming active at night to feed.

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  Giant Lime Greens

  Diapherodes gigantea are large, bright green phasmids native to the Caribbean. Males are long and slender with fully developed wings and are excellent fliers; females are broader, flightless, and often a vibrant lime green. This species is peaceful and relatively easy to care for, making them ideal for both beginner and experienced keepers.

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  Mossy stick insect

  The mossy stick insect (Taraxippus samarae) is a brilliantly camouflaged species native to the rainforests of Central and South America. Its body is covered in textured, moss-like projections that break up its outline, allowing it to blend seamlessly into lichen-covered branches and bark. This remarkable disguise, combined with its slow, deliberate movements and nocturnal habits, makes it nearly invisible to predators in its damp, shaded habitat.

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  Leaf Insects

  The Philippine leaf insect (Phyllium philippinicum) is a striking specialist in leafy camouflage, native to the forested islands of the Philippines. Its broad, vivid-green body perfectly mirrors a living leaf, with wing edges and even legs etched like delicate veins. By staying still through daylight hours and venturing out at night to nibble on guava and other host leaves, it blends seamlessly into the canopy and evades predators, thriving in the warm, humid climate of its tropical home.

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  Autumn Leaf Insects

  The autumn leaf insect (Phyllium tobeloense) is a master of disguise, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Its body mimics a dried or green leaf so closely that even its legs resemble leaf veins. By remaining motionless during the day and feeding on foliage at night, it avoids predators through near-perfect camouflage in its warm, humid environment.

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  Blue Stick Insect

  Blue stick insects (Ramulus nematode) are slender, medium-sized stick insects known for their elegant shape and subtle bluish-green hue, which gives them their common name. Native to Southeast Asia, they mimic thin twigs or grass stems, making them masters of camouflage. Their delicate, graceful appearance combined with their calm temperament makes them a favourite among both beginner and experienced keepers. Blue stick insects are easy to care for, active, and visually striking, especially when seen against contrasting foliage.

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  Eggs

  A variety of different species stick insect eggs - care guides are available for each within the Attachments tab against them.