1) Scientific Name: Hypocyrtus vittatus
2) Geographical origin: Mexico
3) Description:
Female: body size
+ forelegs: 112mm
Body size: 82mm
Male: body size
+ forelegs: ---
Body Size: ---
Comment (s): Adults are equipped with tiny wings. Females are often of different colors for different specimens (completely beige, beige with brown longitudinal lines, etc. ...). They have more or less protrusions developed by individuals on the thorax and abdomen.
4) Breeding conditions:
Terrarium: 30cmx30cmx40cm enough ventilation. Comment (s): Adults are equipped with tiny wings. Females are often of different colors for different specimens (completely beige, beige with brown longitudinal lines, etc. ...). They have more or less protrusions developed by individuals on the thorax and abdomen.
4) Breeding conditions:
Temperature: 20/28 ° C
Humidity: 70% approx.
Plant (s) Mother (s): blackberry, ivy, raspberry, hazelnut, etc. ...
nesting mode: The eggs randomly fall on the floor.
Incubation: 3-5 months.
Development time: 4 to 5 months.
5) Comment (s): Although a slight mortality can occur in the first stage, the maintenance of this species poses no difficulty. Raising the stick insects may also be advised beginners to breeders.