Stick Bug (Phasma gigas) (PSG-190)

Ova takes 5- 6 month to hatch. They should be kept at 20 to 25°C. When hatched, nymphs are 6/8 inch (2cm) long. P. gigas are sexual.

All the large nymphs/ sub-adults of this species are very strong. These sticks appear to dislike being handled; they wriggle around and kick their legs until you allow them to crawl away or drop to the ground.

Females: get 7 1/8- 7 1/2 inch (18- 19cm) long.

Males: get 4 1/8- 4 1/2 inck (10.5- 11.4cm) long.

Diet: Eucalyptus, Oak, Bramble, Hazel.

Ova.