Trachyaretaon Bruekneri (Giant Thorny Stick Insect)

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(Giant Spiny Stick Insect)

Carausius Morosus
(Indian Stick Insect)

Pseudodiacantha macklottii
(Javan Lichen Stick Insect)

Oreophotes peruana
(Peruvian Fern Stick Insect)

Trachyaretaon bruekneri
(Giant Thorny Stick Insect)

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(Pink Winged Stick Insect)

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(Red Winged Stick Insect)

Thanks to Chris Pull for the care sheets.

Trachyaretaon Bruekneri (Giant Thorny Stick Insect)

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PSG255 Trachyaretaon bruekneri

Common name: Giant Thorny S/I

Subfamily: Obriminae

Origin: Philippines

Adult size: Females: 125mm Males: 75mm

Food plants: Bramble

Description: Absolutely stunning as nymphs! As adults they are a brick-red color, with occasionally variation into greens and grays. Long antennae. Quite bulky.

Comment: Keep humid, and provide females with a place to lay ova, i.e. a pot of peat or similar. Eggs hatch in about 6 months. Males protective over females, and will fight for the biggest ones, and the winner will ride around on top of *he’s* lady all he’s life, until death do them part. I can’t think of much to say, these are really easy to keep and a good beginner species. Also good for children as they are strong and bulky, but not too large to scare the kid.