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PSG 10 Pulchriphyllium pulchrifolium

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PSG Number 10
Species Name Pulchriphyllium pulchrifolium
Author (Describer) Serville
Year Described 1838
Subfamily Phylliinae
Locality Java, Sumatra & Madura
Culture Status In culture
Reproduction Sexual
Wings Wingless
Female Size (mm) 85
Male Size (mm) 55
Foodplants Oak, Bramble
Vernacular Names Javan Leaf Insect, Javanese Leaf Insect
Previous Names Previously synonymised with P. bioculatum
Difficulty Rating*
Warnings*
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* Please note the warnings and difficulty rating are intended as an indicator only. The warnings are not an exhaustive list and other potentially dangerous behaviour may be exhibited by phasmids that is not listed here. Phasmids are wild creatures and should be treated with respect and handled with caution. Adults should always supervise children when handling phasmids.