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Sipyloidea Sipylus (Pink Winged Insect)

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PSG4 Sipyloidea sipylus

Common name: Pink-winged/Madagascan S/I

Subfamily: Necrosciinae

Origin: Madagascar

Adult size: Females: 85mm

Food plants: Bramble, Hawthorne, Raspberry, Eucalyptus, Oak (They seem to really like this )and Rose

Description: Bache-fleshy pink colored insect. Typical Sipyloidea body structure i.e. a short body and very slender legs. Fully functional wings, which are slightly pink. Little eyes, which protrude both sides of the head. Eggs are brown and grey and cylindrical.

Comment: All female species, although believed to be sexual in the wild. Can keep in almost any conditions, so either dry or humid. If kept dry, they will require frequent spraying, about every evening or so. Eggs are glued around the tank and/or on food plants. These are best left where they are, but can be removed if necessary. Be careful to check tank thoroughly, as I had them lay in an area not visible to me in their tank (sneaky buggers) and ended up over run with them! Eggs hatch in about 2-4 months.