Phyllium giganteum

PSG 72

Origin: Malaysia

Female: 10 cm

Male: 8 cm

Wings: Yes but only males can fly

Reproduction: Parthenogen/Sexual - in capture only parthenogen reproduction is known as males are rare

Defence: Only defence is their excellent cammouflage

No. og eggs: 80-100

Cycle of laying eggs: First egg five weeks after moulting to adult, one egg per day

Hatching time: 5.5 to 14 months

Temperature: >25 deg C

Humidity: >80%

Food: Bramble, oak, raspbery, Guava

Reproduction: Parthenogen/Sexual - in capture only parthenogen reproduction are known as males are rare

Case studies

Collecting eggs and keeping log for a single femaleGraphs from studies

Sexual breeding experiments with my four last malesMale pictures

Care sheet

Care sheet for Phyllium giganteum

Pictures

Giganteum White and Dark Brown Egg

Giganteum male L4

Giganteum Sub-Adult Oct 2014

Three males L4, L5 and adult

Male, Subadult (April 2015)

Giganteum adult male

Egg ready to drop