Sub Family: Heteropteryginae.

Foodplant in captivity:  I use a mix of bramble and oak.

Humidity requirements: Most members of the Heteropteryginae demand high humidity levels, though to be honest I have found that this particular species will still thrive in a partially-ventilated tank, provided that the tank is sprayed daily.

Comment: Another popular and fairly easy-to-rear species.

Needs a layer of substrate (e.g. compost, vermiculite, perlite or sand) in which to bury the ova.

Note that this species is parthenogenic in culture (i.e. only females are available).

Defence tactics: