Grays Leaf Insect, Phyllium Bioculatum in a Frame
Species Name: Phyllium Bioculatum
Common Name: Grays Leaf Insect
Origin: Tropical Asia and Madagascar
Size: 4" x 6" black, shadow box frame
They are slow-moving herbivores and rely on their camouflage and fore wings for defense from predators including birds, amphibians and reptiles. The females live from 4 to 7 months and males from 3 weeks to 1 month.
These leaf insects are found mainly in tropical areas and rainforests where adequate quantities of vegetation are available for consumption. It is widespread in Southeast Asia, in Borneo, China, India, Sri Lanka, Java, Malaysia, Singapore, and Sumatra. It is also found in Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.