Heteropteryx dilata , Thorny Leaf Insect in a Dome
$109.95
Species Name: Heteropteryx dilata
Common Name: Thorny Leaf Insect
Origin: Indonesia
Size: 7" diam wooden base x 7" acrylic dome
Heteropteryx dilata, also known as jungle nymph, Malaysian stick insect, Malayan jungle nymph, or Malayan wood nymph, is a large member of the Phasmatodea, commonly kept in captivity. It originates in Malaya and is nocturnal. This insect holds the world record for the largest egg laid by an insect.
They are burrowers that live in the ground. The biggest tarantulas can kill animals as large as lizards, mice, birds, and small snakes
Tarantulas are becoming increasingly popular as pets and some species are readily available in captivity
