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Stick insects
PSG14 Eurycneama goliath
Common name:Goliath Stick insect
Subfamily:Phasmatinae
Origin: Australia
Adult size (mm): F- 200 M- 145
Food plants: Eucalyptus, Acacia, Evergreen Oak, Oak
Description:Females very large. Mainly apple green, but also hints of gold, blue and purple. Inside of hind wing fuchsia purple. Very aggressive. Male, same as above, but skinnier. Both sexes have large wings, and males can fly. They both also have a large amount of spines on the legs. Nymphs brown.
Comment: The goliath stick insect is an impressive species, for the more advanced keeper. Quite a high mortality in hatchlings, but after that very few problems. Eggs hatch from about 6-12 months. Keep in a well ventilated cage, but spray each evening as they like to drink.