Heteropteryx Dilatata, giant stick insect from Malaysia

Discover the Heteropteryx dilatata , a stick insect that is impressive both for its size and its unusual appearance! Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, this massive stick insect has a bright green color in females and a camouflage brown in males. With its robust body and deterrent spines, it offers a fascinating spectacle for terrarium enthusiasts. 🦗

Easy to breed, it adapts well to captivity with a suitable terrarium and a diet based on brambles or oak. Its calm demeanor and ability to blend into its environment make it an ideal insect for those who wish to observe nature up close.

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Breeding sheet: Stick insect Heteropteryx dilatata

Difficulty : Medium. This stick insect presents two breeding challenges. The first is its size and robustness. It is truly a massive stick insect at its adult size, as females can measure up to 20 cm.
Then it is a stick insect which can pinch with its spurs, the "needles" on the front of the hind legs (see image)

And he won't hold back if he feels threatened. So, nothing insurmountable, handle him gently and everything will be fine. However, I don't recommend it for young audiences, or under adult supervision.

Last difficulty: It only reproduces sexually, unlike many stick insects you will necessarily need a male and a female to have fertilization and perpetuate the cycle.

Temperature : 22-26°C

Humidity : 70-80%

Food : The Heteropteryx dilatata stick insect feeds mainly on brambles , oak , hazel , rose and other similar foliage. Always make sure to provide it with fresh leaves.

Reproduction : Sexual reproduction. The female lays eggs after mating, which can take 4 to 6 months to hatch depending on incubation conditions (high humidity and temperature recommended).

Personality : A calm stick insect, but it can become agitated if threatened. It will then raise both hind legs, ready to bite. It is not very mobile during the day, preferring to remain still and camouflage itself. Females are more robust and imposing, while males are more slender and agile.

Lifetime :

• Nymph : about 6 months
• Adult : 1 to 2 years

Size :

• Female : up to 15 cm
• Male : about 10 cm

Breeder's Note : An exceptional stick insect due to its robustness and splendid color in the female. There are larger stick insects, but rarely any "bigger." However, this should be reserved for adults.