How difficult is it to keep Branch Stick Insect?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the lifespan of Branch Stick Insect?

The average lifespan of Branch Stick Insect is Adults 3-5 months. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Branch Stick Insect get?

Branch Stick Insect typically reaches Males 65-82mm, females 82-110mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Branch Stick Insect?

The price of Branch Stick Insect varies significantly depending on bloodline, size, captive-bred generation, and sex. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Branch Stick Insect

Q: What should I feed Branch Stick Insect?

Branch Stick Insect feeds on: The leaves of broadleaf trees such as cherry, wild rose, evergreen oak and konara oak. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Beginner

Phraortes illepidus

One of the larger Japanese stick insects, females reaching 82-110mm. Colour runs from green through brown to greyish brown. Its long antennae separate it from Ramulus mikado, and it is common even near towns.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

20〜28℃

Lifespan

Adults 3-5 months

Size

Males 65-82mm, females 82-110mm

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

The leaves of broadleaf trees such as cherry, wild rose, evergreen oak and konara oak

About

The branch stick insect ranges from southern Hokkaido through Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu and on into Taiwan. Males measure 65-82mm and females 82-110mm, and the colour comes in green, brown and greyish-brown forms. It is found in sunny secondary woodland and is common even near towns. Its diet is broad, taking cherry, wild rose, evergreen oak and konara oak among others. Long antennae separate it from Ramulus mikado, which has short ones. Several other Phraortes species are known from Japan, some still undescribed, among them P. koyasanensis at 70-74mm for males and 83-89mm for females, and P. miyakoensis from Okinawa to Iriomote. On the name, GBIF treats the name Phraortes illepidus used for this species as a synonym and gives Phraortes elongatus (Thunberg, 1815) as the accepted name.

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Lifespan of the Branch Stick Insect

The Branch Stick Insect lives Adults 3-5 months.

Size of the Branch Stick Insect

The Branch Stick Insect grows to Males 65-82mm, females 82-110mm.

Basic Info

Origin

Japan (southern Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu) and Taiwan

Lifespan

Adults 3-5 months

Size

Males 65-82mm, females 82-110mm

Temperature

20〜28℃

Care Specifications

PeacefulSolitaryBreeding: Easy

Sources: Stick insects - Wikipedia (JA); accounts of the Japanese species, life cycle and parthenogenesis / GBIF: Phraortes elongatus (Thunberg, 1815); Phraortes illepidus is a synonym

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Phraortes illepidus (Thunberg, 1815)

Synonyms: Phraortes illepidus

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

Sources: CITES Appendix (checklist.cites.org)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.