Stick Bug (Hermarchus sp.)
(PSG-53)
| Taxonomy: |
|
| Kingdom: |
Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Arthropoda |
| Class: |
Insecta |
| Sub-Class: |
- |
| Order: |
Phasmatodea |
| Sub-Order: |
Anareolatae |
| Family: |
Phasmatidae |
| Sub-Family: |
Phasmatinae |
| Genus: |
Hermarchus |
| Species: |
sp. |
| Year: |
- |
| Distribution: |
Papus
New Guinea, Fiji. |
My culture is parthenogenetic. I started with
about 40 nymphs that have grown up to L4- L5, then
the hell broke loose! Each time they were molting
they would either loose a limb, or the legs came
out crooked. It seems that they prefer 30- 40% humidity.
It is VERY important to provide a good grip on
the top of the cage for this stick bug to molt properly.
Since i have installed some mesh on the top of my
tank, already, i have a few females that are molting
with no problem.
Diet: Bramble,
Guava, Red/
Yellow Salmon Berry.
Status: My whole stock all of the sudden died :(!
Looking for more.
Ova.
one day old nymph.
Subadult.
Subadult female. |