How difficult is it to keep Japanese Winged 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 Japanese Winged Stick Insect?

The average lifespan of Japanese Winged Stick Insect is Adults 2-4 months. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Japanese Winged Stick Insect get?

Japanese Winged Stick Insect typically reaches Males 36-40mm, females 46-56mm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Japanese Winged Stick Insect?

Japanese Winged Stick Insect feeds on: The leaves of broadleaf trees. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Japanese Winged Stick Insect?

The price of Japanese Winged 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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Japanese Winged Stick Insect

Beginner

Micadina phluctainoides

A small winged stick insect, males 36-40mm and females 46-56mm. Honshu populations reproduce by parthenogenesis while those south of Yakushima reproduce sexually, a geographic split that is well documented.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

20〜28℃

Lifespan

Adults 2-4 months

Size

Males 36-40mm, females 46-56mm

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

The leaves of broadleaf trees

About

Micadina phluctainoides is a small stick insect found chiefly from Honshu west of Ibaraki through Shikoku, Kyushu, Amami Oshima, Okinawa and Kumejima. It is also known as the Japanese winged stick insect, with males measuring 36-40mm and females 46-56mm. Its wings are what the Japanese name refers to, and it belongs to the group that has kept the traits associated with flight. Reproduction splits geographically: Honshu insects reproduce by parthenogenesis while those south of Yakushima reproduce sexually. Micadina rotundata, once described as a separate species, is now treated as the same animal. Congeners such as M. yasumatsui and M. fagi are parthenogenetic with no male known. Because the Japanese name covers several of these species, identification is safest by scientific name.

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