Monday, April 27, 2009

NECROSCIINAE SP "QNP"

Very beautifull species isn't it ? and pretty rare too !!! Very active males and females too, both sexes flying very well and "spraying" a strong repelant odor. I breed them on Annona muricata (annonaceae) they accepted immediately as a substitute plant. Found them deep in the forest on an unidentified climber plant and quite high on it about 2 to 2,50m (7 to 8ft) which is "unusual" for most Phasmids. I suppose those "winged" species due to their flying capabilities venture higher in the trees and bigger shrubs.
And their eggs, amazing shape, almost paper thin, have to be kept in a humid environement all the time. Just astonishing how anything can emerge from that kind of egg, but it does and quite big size even !!!!!




























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