Stick insect | Calvisia kneubuehleri
Stick insect Calvisia kneubuehleri - Rare specimen for breeding and collection
It certainly has a name that would make you sleep outside 😂. The Calvisia kneubuehleri stick insect is a true mimicry artist, capable of blending perfectly into a plant setting. With its slender appearance and shades reminiscent of twigs and dry leaves, this stick insect fascinates both terrarium enthusiasts and beginners. Not very shy and incredibly calm, the Calvisia kneubuehleri stick insect is ideal for those who wish to discreetly observe the magic of nature at work. Easy to raise and undemanding, it is an excellent gateway to the fascinating world of leaf insects. So, are you ready to welcome a little plant ninja into your home? 🌿
📋 Breeding sheet for the Phasmid Calvisia kneubuehleri
📋 Breeding sheet for the Phasmid Calvisia kneubuehleri
Difficulty: Medium. Can be a bit tedious to handle, it has the particularity of liking to drop if it feels stressed. Only feeds on cherry laurel to my knowledge, a species found everywhere in the West however. Be careful, it sticks its eggs on the leaves so care must be taken when refreshing them.
Temperature: 22-26°C – A stable temperature is recommended to promote optimal development.
Humidity: 70-80% – Slightly high humidity is required. Lightly mist the terrarium once a day to maintain this level.
Food: Bramble leaves, privet, oak, raspberry – These plants are an excellent food base for Calvisia kneubuehleri .
Reproduction: Parthenogenesis common , sexual reproduction possible. Eggs generally incubate for 4 to 6 months before hatching.
Character: Calm, discreet, excellent mimicry – Calvisia kneubuehleri is easy to observe and rarely stressed by delicate handling.
Lifespan: 8 to 12 months after hatching – A typical average lifespan for a stick insect of this species.
Size :
- Females: 7-9 cm , robust and slightly more massive.
- Males: 4-5 cm , thinner and often more mobile.
Breeder's Note: A very interesting species that displays many color variations, a large aesthetic difference between its "larval" form and its "maginal" adult form. The stick insect Calvisia kneubuehleri also exhibits atypical behavior in its defense and egg-laying mechanisms. A curiosity for insect enthusiasts.