Leaf insect (Phyllium ericoriai)

🍃Phyllium ericoriai is one of the world's most fascinating leaf insects, native to Southeast Asia and bred in Spain. This species is known for its amazing camouflage: its flat, flared body perfectly mimics a leaf, with veins, jagged edges, and even the characteristic swaying motion when the wind blows. In fact, if you blow gently inside the terrarium, you'll see them move as if they were part of the tree!

Unlike many species, Phyllium ericoriai is active both day and night, allowing you to enjoy its presence at all times.

🟢 Features and care :

• Size at birth: 1.3 cm. Adults: males 6 cm, females up to 10 cm.

• Coloration: from green to yellow depending on the specimen.

• Food: Fresh leaves of bramble and rosebush.

• Humidity: 60–70%.

• Terrarium: at least 2x its length in width and 3x its height.

Development from nymph to adult takes about 6–7 months, with 5 molts in males and 6 in females. Once adults, females can live up to 8 more months.

Due to its beauty and unique behavior, it is an ideal choice for phasmid lovers, both for observation and for educational or breeding projects.