Xylica oedematosa (Karsch, 1898)

PSG no. 234

Origin of culture stock: Tanzania


Sub Family: Bacillinae

Foodplant in captivity:  Bramble.

Humidity requirements:  I am raising my nymphs in a partially-ventilated plastic cage, misting the leaves once or twice a week.

Comment:  Another very recent addition to the PSG species list (see http://www.stickinsect.org.uk/New-aditions-1.html for info on the origin).  Straight-forward ro rear.




2nd instar nymph ↑ 3rd instar nymph ↑ adult male ↑
adult male ↑ adult male ↑ adult male ↑
adult female ↑ coupled genitalia, showing spermatophore ↑ mating pair ↑