{"product_id":"leaf-insect-nymphs","title":"Leaf Insect NYMPHS (Phyllium philippinicum)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Philippine Leaf Insect (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhyllium philippinicum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a remarkable species of leaf-mimicking stick insect native to the tropical forests of the Philippines. With their beautifully detailed, leaf-shaped bodies and vibrant green colouration, these fascinating insects are among the finest examples of camouflage in the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent species for beginners and experienced keepers alike, they are relatively straightforward to rear, feeding readily on bramble and other commonly available plants. Females develop into impressive, broad-bodied adults, whilst males are smaller, more slender and capable of flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful, peaceful and endlessly fascinating addition to any insect collection - we recommend reading our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bugsandbutterflies.uk\/pages\/phyllium-philippinicum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecare guide\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHost plants (diet) -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bramble\/Blackberry (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubus fruticosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is ideal and readily available year-round. Rose (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and oak (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuercus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) may also be accepted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironmental conditions -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideally maintained at 20–26°C (a warm room temperature) with moderate to high humidity (approximately 60–80%). Light misting and good ventilation are essential, particularly for young nymphs as this helps them when shedding their skin between stages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy (2\/10)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHatch time -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–6 months, depending on temperature and incubation conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Females up to 8–9 cm; males approximately 5–6 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–12 months from hatching, depending on temperature and sex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReproduction -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both sexual and parthenogenetic reproduction are possible, meaning females can produce viable eggs without males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Butterflies UK","offers":[{"title":"Imminent","offer_id":55895301161308,"sku":"PPN1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/8671\/1644\/files\/66D700C4-B46E-4D6F-9380-AF29C524BDE1.jpg?v=1789141409","url":"https:\/\/bugsandbutterflies.uk\/products\/leaf-insect-nymphs","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Butterflies UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}