1) Scientific Name: Oreophoetes
sp 2) Geographical origin: Ecuador (Archidona)
3) Description:
Female: body size
+ forelegs: 105mm
Body size: 60mm
Adult females 
Male: body size
+ forelegs: ---
body size: ---
Adult male
Comment (s): Females are present in flocks in two forms: either black with yellow areas / green and green longitudinal lines, or completely black with red zones and green longitudinal lines.
4) Breeding conditions:
Terrarium: 30cmx30cmx40cm slightly ventilated. 
Adult male Comment (s): Females are present in flocks in two forms: either black with yellow areas / green and green longitudinal lines, or completely black with red zones and green longitudinal lines.
4) Breeding conditions:
Temperature: 18/25 ° C
Humidity: 70% approx.
Plant (s) Mother (s): Various species of ferns.
nesting mode: The eggs randomly fall on the floor.
Incubation: about 3 months.
Development time: 4 to 5 months.
5) Comment (s): This species currently being identified is very similar to Oreophoetes topoense.
When disturbed, it releases a stick insect odorant white with two glands behind its head. It is strongly recommended to wash hands after handling.
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