- Origin: Philippines
- Temperament: Good-tempered and easy to handle
- Housing: Glass or plastic terrarium
- Diet: Leaves including Bramble and Privet
Phyllium philippinicum, commonly known as the Leaf Insect or Walking Leaf, is a fascinating insect species that resembles a leaf, making it an intriguing and popular choice for insect enthusiasts.
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Phyllium philippinicum, commonly known as the Leaf Insect or Walking Leaf, is a fascinating insect species that resembles a leaf, making it an intriguing and popular choice for insect enthusiasts.
- Common name: Leaf Insect or Walking Leaf
- Scientific Name: Phyllium philippinicum
- Location: Phillippines
- Habitat (wild): Tropical forest
- Captive environment: Vertical tropical forest
- Preferred temperature range: 24ºC to 29ºC
- Preferred Humidity Range: 60-70%
- Ferguson Zone: Unknown
- UVB: Not currently thought to be necessary
- Substrate: Coir fibre mixed with sphagnum moss, leaf litter, leaf mulch
- Lifespan: Approximately 14 months
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